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Paul Revere's ride
When Paul Revere takes a ride to warn the colonists that British are coming. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The fighting began with the first shot called "shot heard around the world". -
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American Revolution
The American Revolution was a time when British colonists in America rebelled against the rule of Great Britian. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle where William Prescott told the American troops "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes.". -
The Declaration of Independence was adopted
The Continental Congress agrees to Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence. -
George Washington crosses Delaware
George Washington and his troops cross the Delaware River on Christmas night and surprise the enemy. -
America chooses a flag
The Continental Congress adopts the stars and stripes flag. -
Battle of Saratoga
British general Burgoyne surrenders his army to the Americans after suffering defeat at the Battles of Saratoga. -
Alliance with France
France recognized the United States as an independent country with the Treaty of Alliance. -
Articles of Confederation
Defined the official government of the United States. -
Battle of Yorktown
The last major battle of the American Revolutionary War. British General Cornwallis surrender at Yorktown was the unofficial end to the war.
