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Paul Reveres ride
Pauls ride was a message to the american union that it was in danger of disintigration. -
Battle of lexington and concord
In order to seize an arms cache british troops marched to boston and colonial militialmen were sent to take care of the problem -
Battle of bunker hill
For control the british tried to take bunker hill and breeds hill for a tactical advantage the American forces heard this and came to defend. -
Declaration of Independance
The 13 american colonies severed their political connections to great britian. -
Washingtons crossing of the deleware
Taking 5,400 troops George Washington hoped to suprise a Hessian force celebrating Christmas at their winter quarters in Trenton. -
Battle of saratoga
A crucial turning point in the war and a decisive victory for the continental army, the battle of saratoga was fought through two battles 18 days apart. -
Valley forge
A sixth month encampent of George Washingtons continental army the valley forge was also a main turning point in the war. -
Battle of yorktown
George Washington commanding a force of 17,000 french and continental troops began the siege on the british general lord Charles Cornwallis.