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The Battles of Concord and Lexington
These were the first military fought battles between the Colonies and the British. These battles took place in areas called Middlesex county, Province of Massachusetts bay, and within the towns of Lexington, Concord and many more -
Second Continental Congress
A convention of delegates from the thirteen colonies that started meeting in Philadelphia after war. -
George Washington is Named Commander in Chief
George Washington was named commander-in-chief of the American Rovolutionary forces by the continental Congress. -
Continental Navy Created
The Continental Navy was created in 1775 and was used as the present day Navy during the Revolutionary war. -
British Evacuate Boston
Minutemen and farmers flooded into Boston forcing the British to retreat. The Boston Siege started later after in April. -
Declaration of Independance Signed
The Declaration of Independance was adopted July 4th and was later signed by most of the delegates on August 2nd. Two others signed later and some didn't sign it at all. -
Battle of Long Island
Generakl George Washington and his Continental Army was defeated on this day. The battle was also know as the battle of brooklyn. -
Battle of Trenton
ON this day Washington and the Continental Army crossed the Delaware River and surprised the enemy by eliminating the Hessian Garrison in Trenton, New Jersey. -
Battle of Princeton
This battle was one that General Washington and his Army Defeated the British Forces near Princeton, New Jersey. -
Battle of Brandywine
The British army, led by General Sir William Howe, forced the Americans to retreat to Philadelphia out of Brandywine Creek. -
Battle of Saratoga
General Burgoyne had a close win against Benedict Arnold and Horatio Gates but his army had been shortened but he then costly decides to attack again this time with being forced to retreat and a defeat, he surrendered ten days later. -
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Valley Forge
A camp site of the American Continental Army over the winter of 1777-1778 during the Revolutionary War. -
France Enters the War
In 1777 The continentals captured a british army and it led the French to join the Americans after secretly helping them for a few years. French allies Spain and Dutch Republic then went to war with Britain over the next two years. -
The Capture of Savannah
The capture of Savannah was a battle fought between patriot militia and continental army and a British Invasion Force led by Colonel Archibald Campbell. -
The Siege of Charleston
The siege of Charleston held the greatest loss of personel for the Continental Army during the war. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution of the United States. -
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Battle of Yorktown
A victory by combined forces of the Continental Army led by George Washington and the French Army led by Comte De Rochambeau against British Forces Commanded by British Lord and Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis
