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Battles of Lexington and Concord
The British discovered through their informants and spies that the colonists were stockpiling guns and gunpowder. The British decided that it was time to teach those colonial farmers a lesson. So they set out from Boston to seize all the guns and gunpowder they could find. But the colonials also had spies. They knew the British planned on seizing their guns. The colonists had men standing by to ride and give the alarm when the British made their move. -
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American Revolutionary War
The Revolutionary War (1775-1783), also known as the American Revolution, was caused by growing tensions between colonists who lived in Great Britain’s thirteen North American colonies and the British who were trying to control the colonists when they wanted to be in charge of themselves. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
British forces attack the Patriots at the heavily fortified Breed’s Hill in Boston. The Battle becomes known as Bunker Hill, despite the fact that most of the fighting took place on Breed’s Hill. British forces drive the Patriots to retreat, but suffer over 1,000 casualties. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-bunker-hill -
British Reinforcements
British forces receive massive reinforcements from England. 30,000 soldiers and 1,200 cannons arrive for the British at New York Harbor. -
Fourth of July
The Declaration of Independence is signed and sent to all 13 colonies.
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Battle of Saratoga
American forces earn their first major victory of the war at Saratoga, New York under Generals Benedict Arnold and Horatio Gates. If British General William Howe would have followed through with the plan to meet Burgoyne, rather than occupy Philadelphia, the Continental Army likely would have fallen. https://www.landofthebrave.info/battle-of-saratoga.htm -
France-United States Alliance
France and the United States sign treaties of alliances. France became a strong partner in the quest for American independence and provided most of the Patriot military supplies. France further pledged to help fight Britain until American independence could be gained. Britain and France then declare war on each other when British ships fire upon a French fleet. Britain would now find themselves fighting not only in North America, but in Europe, Asia and Africa as well. -
America's Biggest Traitor
Benedict Arnold is revealed as a spy and his plans to surrender West Point to the British are exposed. Arnold flees from West Point and joins the British army as a brigadier general.
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Treaty of Paris... The War is Over!
September 3, 1783 – The United States and Great Britain sign the Treaty of Paris officially ending the war. America is free!
http://revolution.mrdonn.org/treatyofparis.html
