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The American Revolution Begins
At around 5 a.m. 700 British troops come into Lexignton. The "Shot heard around the world" -
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American Revolution
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George Washington
George Washingotn appionted commander-in-chief of continental army. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
First major battle of the revolution. -
Olive Branch Petition
Proposed the ending of the intolerable acts for a cease of fire but it was rejected. -
France
France decides to aid the Americans since they lost in the Seven Years' War. -
Declaration of INdependence
OCntinental Congress issues the Declaration of Independence. -
Long Island
Battle of Long Island. British occupy New York after American defeats. -
Trenton, New Jersey
Battle of Trenton, New Jersey.Provided a boast to American morale. -
Princeton, New Jersey
Battle of Princeton, New Jersey. General Washington attacked British then withdrew in Morristown. -
Surrender of 5,700 troops
The British surrender 5,700 of their troops at Saratoga. -
US Independence recognized
France recognized the US's independence. -
US Defeat
US defeated at battle of Camden. -
Articles of Confederation
Ratification of the Articles of Confederation. -
British forces surrender
The British forces surrender under General COrnwallis at Yorktown. -
American Revolution Ends
The British had to surrender because their general was surrounded.
