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bunker hill
the british won the battle but the colonists inflicted the most damage killing 200 and injuring 800 more . -
declaration of independence
written by Thomas Jefferson and used by the Second Continental Congress, states the reasons the colonies sought independence -
battle of Trenton/Princeton
gorge washington crossed the delware river at night to sneak attack general cornwalces and 1200 british troops .these battles where turning points in the war -
battle of saratoga
There was 2 battles 14 days apart from one another. the Americans were able to convince the French to help in the war. -
winter at valley forge
Army was stuck at Valley Forge for the winter.Thousands of soldiers died of starvation, disease, and malnutrition.
