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The first Continental Congress met in Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia, from September 5, to October 26, 1774.
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the war lasted 8 years
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british were searching for patriot weapons
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british won
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2,400 British troops against 1,500 Americans.
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approved by continental congress
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"As a long and violent abuse of power is generally the means of calling the right of it in question."
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The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress.
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The Americans forced the surrender of Burgoyne’s force.
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The series of events that led to the American Army spending the Winter at Valley Forge began in August 1777.
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General Washington commanded the Americans, Lieutenant General de Rochambeau commanded the French and Major General Lord Cornwallis commanded the British.
