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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 cammander 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 the British at Saratoga
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Continental Army camps at valley Forge for the winter
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Articles of confidential adopted
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British surrender at York town
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Treaty of Paris signed