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The Revolutionary War
The war starts in Massachussets. This is the beginning of the continental army. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
When the war started to get into action inexperienced soldiers held off British veterans for more than two hours. -
British create a treaty with patriots’ slaves
Lord Dunmore issues freedom to any slaves that are against the Americans. Thousands from African Americans seek freedom from the british. -
Loyalist's defeated
The loyalists were defeated at Moore’s creak. Most loyalists were of Scottish descent. They are defeated by a patriot’s army. This setback largely quieted loyalists for three years -
South Carolinians reject British attempt to take Charleston
A british invasion force starts an all-day attack on Sullivan’s Island. The invaders are unable to take their troops to land. The British retreat and the island remains untouched for three years -
Independence Day
The declaration of independence is written and frees the colonists from King George and England. Starts the American Revolution. -
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Washington Crosses Delaware
A bold move, Washington moves his troops into New Jersey, the night of Christmas. They achieve a victory over British troops on January 3rd. Making them hopeful for winning the war. -
British Setback at Saratoga
John Burgoyne attempts to seperate the rebellious New England colonies from the farther south end but fails. 6,000 British regulars surrender at Saratoga and shock London. -
France enters the war against Britain
France allies itself with the recent American government. French aid helps in winning the war. -
Charleston falls to the British
The british conquer Charleston. The Charleston move is part of a bigger British strategy to hang on to the Southern colonies.
