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Start of War
first shot was made at Lexington Concord -
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Link for the document: http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/document/ -
Battle of Saratoga
Major victory for the colonists! Turning point for the war
https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-saratoga -
France enters War
The French are impressed by the colonists' victory over England. They agree to enter the war to help them defeat the British. -
Yorktown
Last battle of the war. Victory for the colonists!
https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/siege-of-yorktown -
Peace Treaty
Treaty of Paris 1783. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/treaty-of-paris