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Start of Revolutionary war
This was the start of a war for America's independence. The American's were fighting with the British. The American's wanted freedom from Britian.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Revolutionary_War
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Battle of Lexington and Concord
This was a historic event for both Britian and America. This was the first battle of the Revolutionary War. The Americans small army eventually won this battle.
http://allthingsliberty.com/2013/09/top-10-battles-revolutionary-war/
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Battle of Bunker Hill
This battle helped shape out the Revolutionary War. The British won handily, which was no surprise.
http://allthingsliberty.com/2013/09/top-10-battles-revolutionary-war/
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Shot heard Round the World
This is known as the first gunfire of the war. The British and American's wanted a nonviolent meeting. Then an unknown person shot a gun.
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Quebec
This battle was won by the Americans. If America didn't win, that could've changed the whole war.
http://allthingsliberty.com/2013/09/top-10-battles-revolutionary-war/
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Battle of Charleston
This battle was won by America. This battle sometimes is known as a minor action, but it was huge. -
The Declaration of Independence was written
This document was made to form the government of the United States of America. It was made by the colony's leaders to insure everyone abided by the rules.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Declaration_of_Independence
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Battle of Trenton
This battle was won by the British in New York/New Jersey. This battle was a sign that the British weren't giving up.
http://allthingsliberty.com/2013/09/top-10-battles-revolutionary-war/
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Battle of Saratoga
This battle was won by the Americans. This was a signature win over the British as this was a hard fought victory.
http://allthingsliberty.com/2013/09/top-10-battles-revolutionary-war/
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Surrender of the British Army
This was the surrender of the British. It meant the Americans were free from England for the first time ever.
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/jb/revolut/jb_revolut_yorktown_1.html
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