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Failed Seizure of Quebec under Benedict Arnold
The British won a huge victory over France in this battle. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
This was the first battle that took place and it was called "Shot Heard Around the World." -
Meeting of the Second Continental Congress
It happened because of America declaring independence from Britain. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
It provided the Americans with an important confidence boost. -
Common Sense Published
Thomas Paine created common sense which helped because it rallied the colonists to support the break from Britain. -
Adoption of the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration was created with alliances with the King, the colonists, and the world. -
Battle of Trenton
The Americans took a huge victory here. It occured on the day after Christmas when Washington led his army across the Delaware river. -
Battle of Saratoga
The battle was a major turning point for the American Revolution. It gave patriots a major morale boost. -
Washington's encampment at Valley Forge
Washington led his troops to Valley Forge to reboot and to train his army. The time was hard with disease killing 2000 men in a 6-month period. -
Paoli Massacre (Battle of Paoli)
This was a small victorious battle that occured at midnight of September 20 when Major General Charles Grey led the americans to sneak attack General Anthony Wayne's encampment.