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Shot heard around the world
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American Revolution Begins
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Battle of Bunker Hill (fought on Breed's Hill)
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Declaration of Independence
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The Declaration of Independence is read publicly
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Redcoats defeat the George Washington's army in the Battle of Long Island. Washington's army escapes at night.
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The Hessians capture Fort Washington, NY
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General Wasington captured Trenton
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Benedict Arnold's troops force a British retreat at Ridgefield, Connecticut.
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Burgoyne surrenders to American General Gates at Saratoga, NY
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The United States and France sign the French Alliance