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The Revolutionary Era 1750-1783
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The French and Indian War
The war fought between the French and the British for control of North America. -
The Proclamation of 1763
The king forbade colonist from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains with this new law. -
Battle of Long Island
In the Battle of Long Island, more than 1,400 Americans were killed, wounded, or captured. The rest retreated to Manhattan. -
Washington crosses the Delaware
George Washington crosses the Delaware Rover and leads a suprised attack against the Hessians in Trenton New Jearsey. -
Battle of Saratoga
The American victory at the Battle of Saratoga was a major turning point in the war. It ended the British threat to New Egland. -
Battle of Monmouth
During the Battle of Monmouth in 1778, Mary Ludwig Hayes carried water to her husband and other soldiers. -
Valley Forge
Washington's Continental Army began preparing for the winter of 177-1778 by building a makeshift camp at Valley Forge.
