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