People and Events of the Revolutionary War - Updated

On March 5, 1770, colonists in Boston were shot after taunting British soldiers. Five people died and this caused outrage in the colonies.

On December 16, 1773, Samuel Adams and Paul Revere led Patriots in throwing tea into the Boston Harbor to protest tea taxes.

In 1774, delegates from all colonies except Georgia met to discuss problems with Great Britain and to promote independence.

April 19, 1775 - These battles marked the start of the Revolutionary War. The first gunshot is known as the "shot heard around the world."

Fought in June, 1775, this was one of the bloodiest battles of the Revolutionary War. Patriots were able to fight off the British two times, but had to retreat the third time due to lack of weapons.

September 1777 - *TURNING POINT OF THE WAR* - This American victory led to French support of the Patriot cause.

This law required colonists to provide shelter, food and supplies to the British troops.

The country that the colonies were fighting against to become free

This law required that every piece of paper that changed hands in the colonies (newspapers, licenses, cards, pamphlets) had to carry a British stamp on it.

December 1776 - General Washington led his army across the Delaware River on Christmas night in a snowstorm to surprise and defeat British soldiers. This victory increased the confidence of Patriot soldiers.

May 10, 1775 - Delegates from all 13 colonies met in Philadelphia and sent King George III an "Olive Branch petition" to solve problems peacefully. King George never read the petition.

This person organized and led the Sons of Liberty, and is also known as "The Father of the American Revolution."

A secret organization of American colonists who opposed England's taxes and treatment of the Colonists

American colonists who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence.

Inventor and member of the Sons of Liberty; helped frame the Declaration of Independence; published the Pennsylvania newspaper