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Battles of Lexington and Concord
First military engagement of the Revolutionary War. Or, in other words, marked the start of the war. -
Meeting of the Second Continental Congress
It was a convention of delegates from all 13 colonies. This happened soon after the American Revolutionary War began. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
They inflicted casualties upon the enemy, despite their loss, this was still a major confidence boost. -
Failed Seizure of Quebec under Benedict Arnold
The first major defeat of the war for the Americans. It came with heavy losses. -
Common Sense Published
It inspired American colonists to declare independence from England. -
Adoption of the Declaration of Independence
The 13 American colonies severed their bond with Great Britain. Summarized the motives with why they sought independence. -
Battle of Trenton
The Hessian Army was crushed in Washington’s raid across the Delaware River & the Americans were invigorated by the easy defeat. -
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Battle of Saratoga
It was a turning point in the American Revolution. It gave the Patriots a major morale boost. It even persuaded the French, Spanish, and Dutch. -
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Paoli Massacre
It changed the course of the war by rallying the Americans on the fence to the cause of the Patriots. -
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Washington’s Encampment at Valley Forge
He picked the spot mainly because it was close enough to the British troops sheltering in Philadelphia.