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Lexington & Concord
Shots fired at Lexington and Concord. "Minute Men" force British troops back to Boston. George Washington takes command of the Continental Army. -
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American Revolution Timeline
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Second Continental Congress
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Battle Of Bunker Hill
The British won the Battle of Bunker Hill. -
Declaration Of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was written and signed by Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston, John Adams and many other men. -
Battle Of Saratoga
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Valley Forge
General Washington and his troops stayed at ValleyForge until June of 1778. -
British Victory In South Carolina
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End Of The War
General cornwallis and his troops surrendered at Yorktown. -
Treaty Of Paris
The treaty not only ended the war but it recognized America as an independent nation. -
Farewell Address
Washington's Farewell Address was similar to one he had prepared at the end of his first term, when he had considered retiring from office.
