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Battle of Lexington and Concord
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George Washington elected commander in chief
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Declaration of independence
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Period: to
War against Great Britain continued
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The battle of Saratoga
In New York -
Battle of Valley Force
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1778 France joined USA
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Siege of Yorktown
War between Great Britain vs United States and France -
Treaty of Paris
GB Recognized their defeat at Yorktown 1781
Britain recognized USA as a new nation
