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Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was created by king George The Third. It forced the colonists to pay taxes on printed items. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a violent clash between the British soldiers and the colonists. The Sons of Liberty used the Boston Massacre as a chance to turn the colonists farther away from the British. -
Tea Act
The Tea Act was passed by Britain in May 1773. It charged a tax on all tea products -
Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable Acts of 1774 was a result of the British's fury over the Boston tea party. -
Battle of Lexington
The Battle of Lexington was the first battle of the revolutionary war. -
Battle of Brandywine
The Battle of Brandywine showed many challenges for the colonists, the battle had many soldiers and went on for a long time. -
Valley Forge
The winter of 1777 was the worst time for the Continental army. 2,500 soldiers died in this time.