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1775 BCE
lexington
april 19, they saw 70 minutemen drawn up lines on the village green. -
philadelphia
the congress agreed toreconize the colonial militita as the contiental -
concord rd.
same day they found an empty arsenal. -
new york
They included thousands of german mercenaries, or hired soldiers. -
trenton
they defeated a garrison of hessians in a surprise attack. -
saratoga
Burgoyne surrendered. -
Valley forge
the Army fought to stay alive at winter camp. -
Lafayette French general
Marquis arrived to france to offfer help. -
york town
French naval force defeated a British fleet. -
Treaty of Paris
they confirmed U.S independence and set boundries.