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Lexington and Concord
on April 19, 1775, The British chose to march to Concord because it was an arms depot. -
decleration of independance signed
many important Americans signed the decleration of independance including John Hancock, John Adams, and Samuel Adams. -
the winter at valley forge
the winter was very harsh. The army was short on food, clothing, and supplies. But they hung on. -
American attempt to capture the Savannah
The British had seized Savannah a few months earlier. American French forced tried to take back the city -
British capture Charlestown
the Americans held out as long as they could, then surrendered to the British. -
British rout Americans at Camden
British forces under General Charles Cornwallis routed American troops under General Horatio Gates.