# data[].attributes.body
British soldiers fired into a crowd of colonists, killing five people including Crispus Attucks. This tragic event increased tensions between Britain and the American colonies and became a rallying cry for independence. The incident was used as propaganda to turn public opinion against British rule.

# data[].attributes.body
Colonists disguised as Native Americans dumped 342 chests of British tea into Boston Harbor to protest the Tea Act. This act of defiance led to the Intolerable Acts and further pushed the colonies toward revolution. The event showed organized colonial resistance to British taxation.

# data[].attributes.headline
April 19, 1775: Battles of Lexington and Concord

# data[].attributes.subject
April 19, 1775: Battles of Lexington and Concord

# data[].attributes.body
The 'shot heard round the world' marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War. British troops marched to seize colonial weapons, but were met by minutemen. These first battles showed that colonists were willing to fight for their rights and freedoms.

# data[].attributes.body
Although the British won this battle, they suffered heavy casualties. The colonists proved they could fight against professional soldiers. The famous order 'Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes' showed colonial determination and tactical skill.

# data[].attributes.body
George Washington led his troops across the icy Delaware River on Christmas night for a surprise attack on Hessian soldiers. This victory boosted American morale after a series of defeats and convinced many soldiers to continue fighting for independence.

# data[].attributes.body
This decisive American victory convinced France to join the war as an ally. British General Burgoyne surrendered his entire army, marking a turning point in the war. French support provided crucial military aid, supplies, and naval power to the American cause.

# data[].attributes.body
Washington's army endured a harsh winter with little food, clothing, or shelter. Despite terrible conditions, the Continental Army emerged stronger and better trained thanks to Baron von Steuben's military drills. This period showed American perseverance and determination.

# data[].attributes.body
The final major battle of the Revolutionary War ended with British General Cornwallis surrendering to Washington. French naval support trapped the British army, leading to American victory. This battle effectively ended the war and secured American independence.

# data[].attributes.body
Britain officially recognized American independence and established the United States' borders from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River. This treaty formally ended the Revolutionary War and established the United States as a sovereign nation.