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American revolution
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lexington and concord
The first military engagement of the american revolution. -
2nd Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress was a convention of delegates from the Thirteen Colonies that started in Philadelphia, -
Bunker Hill/Breed Hill
The British beat the Americans in Massachusetts which helped the moral of the Americans. -
Declaration of Indepenence
A five-man committee including Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Benjamin Franklin was tasked with drafting a formal statement of the colonies’ intentions. -
Trenton
Washington defeated a formidable garrison of Hessian mercenary it was a pivotal victory for the Americans. -
Saratoga
A crucial victory for the Americans that was the climax to the revolutionary war. (Also on October 7, 1777) -
Valley Forge
Ending on June 18 1778 The military camp was harsh, nature itself killed over 2500 of the American army. -
Yorktown
A decisive victory for the American led by George Washington and a French Army Troops.