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Battles of Lexington and Concord
The First military engagement of the Revolutionary war. -
Meeting of the Second Continental Congress
to plan further responses if the British government didn't repeal. They met in Philadelphia. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The American's lost but held their own against the British army. -
Failed Seizure of Quebec under Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold sent troops to Quebec and lost. -
Common Sense Published
This helped the American's sway people so that they could have independence. -
Adoption of the Declaration of Independence
The United States became independent from Britain -
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Battle of Trenton
George Washington defeated the Hessian mercenaries. -
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Battle of Saratoga
The Americans beat the British gaining further independence. -
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Paoli Massacre
The British Ambushed the Patriots and won, because they had nearly 5,000 troops. -
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Washington’s Encampment at Valley Forge
Washington trained his solders.