A small British army that killed 5 people in a mob

Caused Americans to the British more as murders, causing a revolution.

A shipment of tea was dumped into Boston Harbor

Sparked the revolution by showing the hate the Americans had on tax.

America declares independence.

This is important because America declared independence.

The British taxed every paper good in America.

This caused the Americans to want independence

The shot heard around the world started the war.

This is important because America took physical action to get independence.

The battle in Yorktown causing America to win the war.

The final step towards independence because British was defeated.

King George III told the colonists they could not settle west.

This caused Americans to want to revolt.

Washington lead a sneak attack and took Trenton

The American won a battle meaning they are closer to independence.

The British emerged victorious against America in battle.

Caused America to be more timid about fighting for independence.

Placed a tax on tea, glass, and paper.

This caused America to want to have independence even more.