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Mar 9, 1454
Amerigo Vespucci born
He was an explorer. America was named after him. -
Von Steuben Born
Never married, he was a a officer at age 17.He helped train the Continental army in the American Revolution. -
George Washington's birthday
He led the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. He was our first president. -
Paul Revere Born
Paul Revere is famous for his "Midnight Ride" -
Betsy Ross
Sew the first american flag. -
French & Indian War begins
This war was for control of the Ohio River valley. -
George and Martha Washington marry
George was Martha's second husband. Her first husband died. -
Treaty of Paris end French & Indian War
War ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. -
Paul Revere
He went from town to town on is Midnight Ride to tell that the British where coming. HIs famus sang is The British Are Coming The British Are Coming -
The shot heard around the world
The British were taxing the Colonists to pay for all the money they spent in war. This made the Colonists mad, and war was set to begin. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration was written in June and July, 1776. It was signed on July 4. -
Washington and Trupes arrive at Valley Forge
It was a long winter they died of many diseases like small pocks and other diseases. -
Washington and his troops arrive at Valley Forge
Many people died from small pox and other diseases. It was a bad winter and many men did not have shoes or good clothes. -
Washingtons Troops start leaving Valley Forge
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Von Steuben died November,28,1794
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George Washington died
He was 67 years old when he died.