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Boston Massacre
This was important because it was a main reason to start the Revolutionary war. -
Declaration of Independence ratified
This is important because it started the war. -
Battle of Saratoga
This is important because this battle made European countries decide to join Americans against the British.
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Von Steuben arrives
This was important because his training troops in Valley Forge caused them to win many battles later.
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Battle of Camden
The Americans lose at Camden because of bad strategy by Horatio Gates. This was important because it was a major American loss near then end of the war, which could have made them lose. -
The war ends
Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown, ending the war. It was important because the war ended.
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