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Battle of Lexington
The first battles of the Revolutionary War was held in Lexington and Concord Massachusetts. -
Second Continental Congress
In June of 1775 the Second Continental Congress voted to create the Continental Army which would be led by General George Washington -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Took place north of Boston. It was fought to remain in the fort at Charlestown Peninsula. This battle proved that Americans could fight a trained army. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was drafted in June of 1776 and was approved on July 4, 1776. -
Battle of Guilford Courthouse
The British and American armies faced off near Greensboro. After alot of blood spilling the Americans retreated. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The British and American armies fought one last time and the British surrendered and the Americans won the American Revolution.