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