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King George the III
Since King George’s was so commited to taxing the American Colonist-s to pay for military protection- it eventualy led to hostileties in 1775. -
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Revolutionary War
7 main events on the Revolutionary War -
North: Battle of Lexington/Concord
The Patriots won. The British did not take the amunitions from Concord. -
Second Continental Congress
They had Plans to create the Continental Army. Following they named George Washington commander. They made the Olive Branch Petition- in which the representatives attempted to work make peace with King George lll. -
North: Fort Ticonderoga Captured
Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold captured cannons
for Patriots the Patriots to use in Boston. -
North: Bunker Hill
Brittish win
Brittish Suffer severe losses and leave the Boston Area -
North: Battle of Quebec
The intention of this attack was to bring the Canadians to the Patriots side. -
Middle: Battle of Long Island
The British won. Continental Army escapes without being noticed overnight- this is unheard of. It was the first large-scaled battle of the Revolutionary war. The two commanding officers were, George Washington and William Howe.
