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Shot heard around the world
Redcoats vs. Minutemen. Victory Redcoats -
Rebels take Ticonderoga
British vs. Green Mountain Boys. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
British vs. Patriots. -
March on Canada
French Canadians vs. Colonists -
The Lexington and Concord of the South
British vs. Colonists -
Richard Henry Lee offered resolution
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Declaration of Independence issued
Declaration was written to the King of Britain demanding independence from his rule. It had a list of grievances listing complaints. -
Battle of Long Island
Redcoats vs. Washington -
Benjamin Franklin sent to France
He was sent to France to convince Lois XVI to aid them in the war. France agreed -
American victories in New Jersey
Americans vs. Hessian Troops -
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Fredrick Van Steuben helps Washingtons army march and drill
He helped them march and drill which made them look more organized and intimidating to the British. -
Victory at Saratoga
Americans vs. British -
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Hard times at Valley Forge
The army still faced difficult times such as this long, cold, winter. The army went through very severe weather at Valley Forge in Virginia -
Battle of Kings Mountain
Patriots vs. British -
British surrender weapons
British surrender there weapons to the Americans.
