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Fighting at Lexington and Concord
It was on the night of April 18th , 1775. 700 British troops were headed for Concord . Started as a march then ended as a slaughter between minutemen . Colonist had became enemies of the British -
The second continental congress
The colonial leaders called this in philadelphia to debate their next moves.This was in May of 1775.Some called it for independence while others just argued about Great Britain. Congress appointed George Washington as its commander -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
Happened in Boston, Gage sent British soldier up the hill . The British defeated the American at the battle of bunker hill. -
The Patriot Declare Independence
this is a statement adopted from the second continental congress meeting . The announcement of the 13th colony -
New York
This the early victories and defeats . British quickly made its attempt to get New York City .In the summer of 1776 . British sailed to british harbors with a force of about 32,000 soldiers . -
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Saratoga
They fought for 18 days . This was the turning point of the war .The American had victory.So the french recognize colonist .
