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Battles of Lexington and Concord
Paul Revere and many Americans had faught against 700 British soldiers. Although all the Americans died and Paul Revere surendered to death, they made a message of strength to others to fight aginst the British. -
Second Meeting of The Continental Congress
In Philidalphia, PA the delegates of the 13 colonies got together to dicuss things just as the Revolutionary War was starting. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Roughly 2,300 troops of Brithish soldiers were sent to fight the Amweicans at Breed´s hill. The Americans had lost but they had a moral victory through the battle. -
Failed Seizure of Quebec Under Benedict Arnold
Colonel Benedict Arnold and General Richard Montgomery were part of a army sent to take over the British town (Quebec) in Canada in hopes that Canada would support Americans. Benedict Arnold was a bad man and the mission failed. -
Common Sense Published
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Common Sense Published
This was a pamphlet made of reasons why the colonies should have been independant with lots of political and moral arguments. Later on the Decloration of Independance was made. -
Adoption of the Decloration of Independence
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Adoption of the Decloration of Independence
A document that was sent to King George of Great Britan that the Americans wanted to sever ties with him and be independant. The document also stated the wrongful things the King did to the colonists. -
Battle of Trenton
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Battle of Trenton
This battle took place in Trenton, NJ and that´s where the name came from. It wasn´t big but it was a pivotal battle during the American Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Saratoga
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Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratogo was a major turning point of the Revolutionary War. The battle took place at a farm man´s land. This battle lasted for hours but the Americans won this battle. -
Paoli Massacre
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Paoli Massacre
The Paoli Massacre was about when british troops found out that American troops were camped near a river and decided to attack and killed/wounded the soldiers. -
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Washington’s Encampment at Valley Forge
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Washington’s Encampment at Valley Forge
Washington´s encampment was a 6 month long period of cold weather, rough terrain, and little ammounts of supplies. There are letters found of soldiers and General Washington writer to people back at Headquarters or to family members.