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Battles of Lexington and Concord
The first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. Fought in Middlesex country, province of Massachusetts bay, and within the towns of Lexington. -
Meeting of the Second Continental Congress
A convention of delegates from the Thirteen Colonies. It succeeded the First Continental Congress. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
During the siege of Boston in the early stages of the American Revolutionary War, The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought. -
Failed Seizure of Quebec under Benedict Arnold
Patriot forces under Colonel Benedict Arnold and General Richard Montgomery Attempted to capture the British-occupied city of Quebec. -
Common Sense Published
Common Sense challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy. -
Adoption of the Declaration of Independence
The 13 American colonies served their political connections to Great Britain. -
Battle of Trenton
The Hessian Army was crushed in Washington's raid across the Delaware River. -
Battle of Saratoga
The turning point of the Revolutionary War. -
Paoli Massacre (Battle of Paoli)
A battle in the Philadelphia campaign of the american Revolutionary War. -
Washington’s Encampment at Valley Forge
Hundreds died from disease. Great trial for the American army.