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Lexington and Concord
First battles of the American Revolution, known as the "shot heard round' the world". Results in a Colonial victory. -
2nd Continental Congress
Conventioin of delegates from the thirteen colonies in philadelphia that discussed important decisions thoughout the revolution. Eventually drafted the Decloration pf Independence -
Bunker Hill
This battle was a significant shift in confidence for the Americans, even though the British won the battle. This showed the crown that the Colonial army would not be easily defeated. -
Declaration of Independance
Announced the thirteen colonies as independent from England. -
Battles of Saratoga
General Burgoyne and General Howe led the attacks. Burgoyne led a three pronged attack while Howe attacked the continental congress. American troops forced Burgoyne to surrender at Saratoga. -
Articles of Confederation
served as the first constitution for the United States of America -
Valley Forge
Camp for Washingtons Colonial army. Devastating winter for the colonial army lost 3,000 to starvation or freezing, and another 1,000 just left.
