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Colonists threw rocks and snowballs at soldiers. Unknown gun shots, and five colonists died. It's important because it was the first instance of outright aggressiveness towards the British.
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Protesting the Tea Act the Sins of Liberty dumped EIC Tea into the harbor. It's important because it demonstrates America's unwillingness to work with Britain. It lead further into a rebellion.
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The British soldiers attempted to burn colonial arms. They ambushed and killed the colonists. It is important because it demonstrates that the colonists will not be easily defeated.
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In attempt to capture Boston, British troops stormed and captured the Bunker Hill. It is important because the British had 1,100 casualties proving the revolutionary war would be an equal fight.
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Washington retreats in the dead of the night. It is important because the British captured New York, it was a crippling defeat for the colonists.
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Americans sneak attack in the middle of the night. They capture an entire enemy force and only lose five men. It is important because it gives America hope
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Washington leaves camp in the middle of the night to attack, and he defeats Cornwallis and captured Pinceton. It is important because it boots morale, massive jump in volunteer soldiers.
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Americans surrounded the British General Burgoyne. He ends up surrendering all of his troops. It is important because it convinces France to join Americas side.
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Americans and the French trap the British in Yorktown. Cornwallis surrenders his army. It is important because it ends the revolutionary war.
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America is granted all the territory south of Canada from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River. It is important because Britain recognizes America's independence.
