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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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Declaration of Independence adopted
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Continentals defeat British at Saratoga
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Continental Army camps at Valley Forge for the winter
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Arcticles of Confederation adopted
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British surrender at Yorktown
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Treaty of Paris signed