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Spark-Lexington and Concord
British soldiers came into Lexington and Concord to seize arms and take the Rebel Leaders. Revere and the rebels were able to fend off the Redcoats. KillTheRebelLeaders Lexington and Concord -
First-Bunker Hill
Bunker Hill is where a battle that consisted of four assaults occured. The Colonists held up against the British and fought them off. DefendOurCountry Bunker Hill -
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Turning Point-Saratoga
The British attacked the Americans at Saratoga, but the Colonist held up against them. The Colonists took out a portion of the British troop and forced them to retreat. TakeEmDown “He is famous for losing the Battle of Saratoga, which encouraged the French to enter the war and help Mr. Washington win the battle of Yorktown,” - John Burnham
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Government-Articles of Confederation
The Colonist wrote this to become united. The Articles said that it would unite all the states to become one country. They could borrow money and make arrangements with other countries. The states did not each have an army, the power to enforce laws, and did not have their own courts. GoodButBad Articles of Confederation -
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Low Point-Valley Forge
Valley Forge was a camp where American Soldiers camped. It was a low point because over 2,500 American Soldiers died from starvation and exposure. HoldAgainstIt “We have this day no less than 2,873 men in camp, unfit for duty because they are barefooted and otherwise naked.”
-George Washington
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Last-Yorktown
The French and the Colonist armies marched into Yorktown and trapped the British. This forced General Cornwaliis to retreat, thus ending the war. This was the last major "battle" of the Revolutionary War. Freedom "We must take Cornwallis or be all dishonored"
-George Washington
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Resolution-Treaty of Paris 1783
This treaty negotiated with the US and Great Brittain and ended the war. NoMoreFighting Link to the 10 Articles
Treaty of Paris 1783
