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revolutionary war
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start of war
[en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Revolutionary_War](en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Revolutionary_War) -
The Second Continental Congress meets
May 10 The Second Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia -
Thomson with 1,500 rangers and militia capture Loyalists
Dec. 22 Col. Thomson with 1,500 rangers and militia capture Loyalists at Great Canebrake, SC -
Aug. 23 British withdraw from Fort Stanwix, NY, upon hearing of Benedict Arnold's approach
[www.history.com/topics/american-revolution](www.history.com/topics/american-revolution)Aug. 23 British withdraw from Fort Stanwix, NY, upon hearing of Benedict Arnold's approach -
May 29 British crush Americans at Waxhaw Creek, SC
May 29 British crush Americans at Waxhaw Creek, SC -
Sept. 15 French fleet drives British naval force from Chesapeake Bay
Sept. 15 French fleet drives British naval force from Chesapeake Bay -
