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The British government passed the Stamp Act, which required colonists to pay a tax on printed materials like newspapers and legal documents. This made many colonists angry because they had no representatives in the British government. Remember the phrase 'No taxation without representation'!

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A group of colonists, dressed as Native Americans, dumped 342 chests of British tea into the Boston Harbor. They did this to protest the Tea Act, which allowed the British East India Company to sell tea directly to the colonies, bypassing colonial merchants. This event showed how upset the colonists were with British taxes.

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April 19, 1775: The Battles of Lexington and Concord

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April 19, 1775: The Battles of Lexington and Concord

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These were the first battles of the American Revolutionary War. British soldiers marched from Boston to Concord to seize weapons, but colonial militiamen were ready. The famous 'shot heard round the world' was fired, marking the start of the war for independence.

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June 17, 1775: The Battle of Bunker Hill

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June 17, 1775: The Battle of Bunker Hill

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This was one of the earliest major battles of the Revolutionary War. Although the British won, they suffered heavy losses. This battle showed that the colonial forces could stand up to the powerful British army.

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July 4, 1776: Declaration of Independence

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July 4, 1776: Declaration of Independence

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The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, written mainly by Thomas Jefferson. This important document declared that the 13 American colonies were now independent from Great Britain. We celebrate this day as Independence Day!

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December 25-26, 1776: Washington Crosses the Delaware

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December 25-26, 1776: Washington Crosses the Delaware

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General George Washington led his troops across the icy Delaware River on Christmas night to surprise the enemy forces. This daring move resulted in an important victory for the Americans at the Battle of Trenton, boosting morale when it was much needed.

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The American victory at the Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the war. It convinced France to ally with the Americans against Britain, providing much-needed support to the revolutionary cause.

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General Washington and his Continental Army spent a harsh winter at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Despite facing hunger, cold, and disease, the army emerged stronger and better trained in the spring, thanks to the help of officers like Baron von Steuben.

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In a decisive battle, American and French forces trapped British General Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia. The British surrender at Yorktown was the last major battle of the war and effectively secured American independence.

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The American Revolutionary War officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent nation, and the boundaries of the new country were established. The American experiment in democracy and freedom had begun!