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Paul Revere knew of General Gage's plans and told the colonists that the redcoats are coming. Paul Revere said 2 lanterns by sea, 1 if by land.
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Even though the Americans were low on ammo, they were brave and fought well against the British. The British were expecting an easy victory, but they were wrong.
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Benedict Arnold wanted to claim Canada but the Continental Congress said "No". Benedict Arnold went to attack Canada anyway, he had lost 600 men to be prisoners and 60 died.
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The Navy was created to help take Canada's land. The Navy had 50 ships and had captured 200 British ships.
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Thomas Paine talks about all aspects of the monarchy and government. He made a plea that American Independence was the only option.
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Twelve colonists voted in favor of independence. The committee accepted Jefferson's draft almost in its entirety.
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Washington's army crossed the Delaware on Christmas and surprised the British. 150 Hessians were killed or wounded.
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July 5th the Americans are forced to withdraw giving up the fort to the British. General Burgoyne had 7,400 men and 36 naval ships for the British so the American's only option was to give up the fort to the British.
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After the win at Saratoga, the French were ready to make a deal with the Americans to help support their cause. They closed the deal on February 6th, 1778.
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Arnold was in debt and wasn't doing so well as a general. Also, he was willing to give up the patriot cause for 20,000 commission and posted as a British general for the King's army.
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Cornwallis surrendered with the French ground and naval forces helping the Americans defeat them. The Americans had caught 8,000 soldiers, and 214 pieces of field artillery.
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The Treaty of Paris had ended the Revolutionary War. Franklin and Adams were the American peace commissioners, and believed that this was a government with whom the Americans would be able to reach an agreement.