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Meeting of the second Continental Congress
a Continental army was established, and George Washington was elected Commander in Cheif. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
This is where the start of the Revolutionary War took place. The first shots were fired here. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
First major battle of the Revolutionary war. -
Failed seizure of Quebec under Benedict Ardnold
Patriots attempt to capture Quebec and fail. Led by Benidict Arnold and Montgomery. -
Common Sense published
Thomas Paine's Common Sense was published to tell Americans that they needed their Independence. -
Adoption of the Declaration of Independence
The 13 colonies declared their Independence from Great Britain. -
Battle of Trenton
Washington launched a battle of surprise attacks on a group of Hessians. -
Battle of Saratoga
Major turning point of Revolutionary War. Foreign Natalions allied with the colonists. -
Paoli Massacre
Battle of Revolutionary war fought in near Philadelphia, Pa. Suprise attack on British. -
Washington’s Encampment at Valley Forge
Winter quaters for George Washingtons army.