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The Battle of Lexington and Concord
77 minutemen face 400 redcoats. More colonist show up and the Brits retreat. -
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Revolutionary War
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The Battle of Bunker Hill
The British one after 3 attempts to charge Breeds hill but lost significant numbers. They were told "dont shoot until you see the whites of their eyes." -
The Declaration of Indapendence
Thomas Jefferson pins the Declaration of Indapendence. Gave individual rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. -
The crossing of the Delaware
After a series of defeats near New York. Washington decided to surprise attack the British in Trenton, New Jersey. Washington crossed the icy Delaware River and defeated the British who had the German on their side. -
The Battle of Saratoga
A U.S. win here due to the conditions of the forests in NY. Allowed Ben Franklin to convince the French to become our allies. -
Valley Forge
The U.S. Army is camped at Valley Forge. Baron Von Stueben trains the army. Lack of food and disease kill 2500 U.S. soldiers. -
The Battle of Yorktown
This battle signified the end of the war. The official surrender took place on Oct. 19, 1781 after the French Navy blocked the harbour in Yorktown VA. The Americans also landlocked th Brits. -
Treaty of Paris
Officialy signed document ending the war. The results were that the U.S. became indapendent. Britain could no longer control any land or government in the U.S. It also expanded the U.S.
