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The Revolution Era
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French and Indian War
The French and Indian War was the war between the British and the French for control of parts of the colonies in North America . -
Proclamation of 1763
The King Issues the Proclamation of 1763 which forbade the colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains. -
Battle of Long Island
Howe's army landed on Long Island. Over 1,400 Americans were killed, wounded or captured. All other Americans went to Manhattan and the British pursued. Washington went north. -
Battle Of Trenton
George Washington crosses the Delaware river and leads surprise attack against the Hessians. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Americans surrounded the village of Saratoga. They beat Burgoyne when he tried to break free. Burgoyne surrendered his entire army to the Americans. -
Valley Forge
Washington built a makeshift camp at Valley Forge. They were preparing for the winter of 1777-1778. They trained for upcoming battles. -
Battle of Monmouth
A few women took part in this battle. Mary Ludwig Hays carried water to the soldiers, which included her husband. When her husband was injured, she took over his role of loading and firing the cannon. -
Battle of Yorktown
General George Washington, with a force of 17,000 French and Continential troops, begins the seige of yorktown from the British. Three weeks of fighting from cannon and artillery , the British surrendered in the field of Yorktown to the Patriots. This battle ended the War for Independence.
