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Lexington and Concord
Kicked off the American Revolutionary War.Hundreds of British troops marched from Boston to nearby Concord in order to seize and arms. -
Meeting of the Second Continental Congress
It was a meeting of delegates from the thirteen colonies in America which united in the American American Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The British defeated the Americans. The British undertook massive Boston casualties to capture ground surrounding Boston Harbor. -
Failed Seizure of Quebec under Benedict Arnold
Surprised the British Garrison of a fourteen colony in support of the Revolution,authorized seizure of any vital points. -
Common Sense Published
Written by Thomas Paine.In 1775-1776 advocating independence from Great Britain to people in the thirteen colonies. Encouraged common people in the colonies to fight for eglaliterian government. -
Adoption of the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration summarized the colonists motivations for seeking Independence. Americans celebrate the Fourth of July. Written by Thomas Jefferson -
Battle of Trenton
Small but pivotal battle during the American Revolutionary War.It began a series of minor engagements. -
Battle of Saratoga
Turning point in American Revolution,marked the climax of the Saratoga campaign giving a decisive victory to the Americans. -
Paoli Massacre
British surprise attack.Battle in the Philadelphia campaign,few American casualties.British took no prisoners,and granted no quarter. -
Washington Encampment at Valley Forge
General George Washington brought the American troops following the defeats at the battles of Germantown and Brandywine.