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The colonists go to war with the British. Lexington and Concord. "Shot heard around the world".
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George Washington is named Commander in Chief.
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Thomas Paine wrote "Common Sense". A book that challenged the British rule and monarchy.
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Washington's troopss defeated Great Britain at Princeton.
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Valley Forge is the story of the six month encampment of the Continental Army of the newly formed United States of America under the command of General George Washington, a few miles from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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The U.S. signs an alliance pact with France while encamped at Valley Forge
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British occupies Savannah.
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Spain declares war on Great Britain.
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Fairfield, CT, burned by the british.
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Norwalk, CT, burned by British
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American attemp to recapture Savannah fails.
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The British capture Charleston, SC.
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The British leave Charleston, SC symbolizing the U.S. is drawing nearer to independence
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Washington resigns from chief commander. His excellence in the war will never be forgotten.
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British leaves New York.
