First Continental Congress
Signing of the Treaty of Paris
Boston Massacre
Approval of the Declaration of Independence
Surrender at Yorktown
Boston Tea Party
Battles at Lexington and Concord
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Bunker Hill
This was the first major battle of the war
Colonies declared independence from Great Britain (July 4, 1776)
Samuel Adams and Paul Revere led patriots in throwing tea into Boston Harbor to protest tea taxes.
Great Britain recognized American independence in this treaty
This American victory was the turning point in the war war and led to French support for the patriot cause
This was the colonial victory over forces of Lord Cornwallis that marked the end of the Revolutionary War.
Delegates from all colonies except Georgia met to discuss problems with Great Britain and to promote independence
Colonists in Boston were shot after taunting British soldiers.
These were the sites of the first armed conflicts of the Revolutionary War.