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Battle of Lexington and concord
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The second continental congress meets
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George Washington named commander of continental army
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Thomas Paine publishes “Common Sense”
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Delclaration of Independence adopted
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Continental defeat British at Saratoga
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Continental army camps at valley forge for the winter
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Articles of confederation adopted
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British surrender at Yorktown
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Treaty of Paris signed