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American Revolution

Important People and Events of the American Revolution

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George Washington Commander of the Continental Army
Thomas Jefferson Author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Paine Author of "Common Sense" and "The Crisis"
Patrick Henry Virginian lawyer who gave a speech proclaiming "Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death"!
James Armistead Slave that earned his freedom spying for the Americans during the revolution.
Yorktown Site of the final battle of the war. British General Cornwallis surrendered.
Saratoga Turning point battle site. France decided to ally with America.
Lexington & Concord "Shot heard round the World" First battles of the American Revolution.
Boston Tea Party Most famous act of rebellion against British taxation. Sons of Liberty destroyed property of a certain type to show their disapproval of the tax.
Boston Massacre Redcoats defended themselves against a riotous crowd of Bostonians resulting in 5 killed. Use as propaganda by the Sons of Liberty.
Common Sense Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine encouraging colonials to support the fight for independence.
Valley Forge Winter camp for Washington where he trained his men despite the severe hardship of winter.
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