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First Continental Congress
The first continental congress was formed. Tried to decide wether or not to stick with King George. -
Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Paul Revere rode into concord and lexington to warn about british troops advancing into America. he got caught and arrested, luckily not killed. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Actually took place on Breed's Hill. British took rounds advancing up hill, than retreating. Eventually ran patriots out of ammo. British victory. -
Battle of Canada
Patriots tried to make Canada a 14th colony. British troops won -
Common sense
Thomas Payne Wrote a pamplet on common sense -
Battle of Long Island
Gen. washinton took on Gen. howe in New York. Washington lost -
Declaration of Independence
America created and signed a declaration for independence from Great Britain -
Battle of Trenton
Washington seeking Hessians, whom were drunk from christmas celebration. Washington ambushed, and won. -
Battle of Princeton
Washington VS. Cornwallis. Washinton won. -
Battle of Saratoga
Considered "turning point of the war" Americans outnumbered British . Patriot victory. Earned help from France and Spain. -
Valley Forge
Washington's troops marched through Valley Forge. over 2000 soldiers died. -
Treaty of Paris
The war was over. Great Britain signed the Treaty of Paris recognizing America as Independent.
