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American Revolution Begins
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The Draft
The U.S Second Continental Congress, still meeting in Philadelphia, voted unanimously to declare the independence "of the thirteen United States of America.
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The Finish Copy
US declares independence
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Last Stand
The last shots were fired in York Town, Virginia to end the war.
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Every Man Gone
The last British solider left the U.S after the war.
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/last-british-soldiers-leave-new-york
