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Lexington and Concord
First Battle of the American Revolution. Red coats were sent to seize stores of colonial gunpowerder. American "Minute Men" held them off and defeated them. -
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Bunker Hill
Took Place on Breed's Hill. Americans had the advantage (on top of hill), but they ran out of gunpowder and the British, after losing several men, won. -
American Colonies were proclaimed in rebellion
King George III offically proclaimed the colonies in rebellion. This expanded the depth of the war. -
Common Sense Published
Thomas Paine published Common Sense. This pamphlet encouraged the American separation from the British crown -
Declaration of Independence Passed by congress
Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence was officially passed by congress. It explained our natural rights and the equality of men. -
Battle of Saratoga
Amreican militiamen took down Burgoyne and his army until Burgoyne surrendered mhis entire command. This was tha bettle that really sparked France's interest in helping the Americans. -
Alliance Formed between France and America
France, eager for revenge on Britain, saw the American potential to gain their independence from Britain. This alliance gave America more chances of gaining independence. -
Clark's victories in the west
George Rogers Clark captured many forts and territiories in the west (today's midwest territories). These victories between May 1778 and February 1779 helped secure the American west. -
Yorktown
Considered the final battle of the revolution. The French Admiral de Grasse, helped the Americans to capture and defeat General Cornwallis at Yorktown. -
Treaty of Paris
In the Treaty of Paris, the British formally recognized the independence of the United States. This treaty was the end of the revolutionary war.
