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Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence written by Thomas Jefferson is ratified by the Congress. -
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Reveloutionary War
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The Begining
In the Summer of 1776 British Commander William Howe arrived with British troops. The troops were well trained,
equipped, and armed. The troops landed on Staten Island. -
Merry Christmas Hessians!
George Washington crosses the Delaware River and captures a Hessian force at Trenton, New Jersey. -
Fort Ticeronderoga
The British led by John Burgoyne took Fort Ticonderoga and devastated the Americans. -
Alliance With France
France signs a treaty of alliance with the United States. -
British Surrender at Yorktown!
American and French forces trap Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia and he surrenders his British Army. -
Peace Treaty With Britian!
1783 A peace treaty is signed between Great Britain and the United States. -
Washington Resigns
George Washington gives up the command of the Continental Army and returns to a private life.
