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Second Continental Congress
Delegates came together and decided they needed to prepare for war.
This is a step towards government of all of the colonies -
Fort Ticonderoga
A band of colonists made a surprise attack on Fort Ticonderoga.
This fort held a lot of weapons, especially cannons, that the American army needed. -
Bunker Hill
The purpose was to destroy British ships in the British harbor.
Even though they lost, it fueled the colonists to get revenge on the British -
British retreat from Boston
The British retreat from Boston because they couldn't defend Boston as a British city anymore.
Their leader did this so their wouldn't be a repeat of Bunker Hill -
Invasion of Canada
The objective was to invade Canada, specifically Quebec. -
The Declaration of Independence
This is a message to Britain saying that us Americans are free from your rule. This was the birth of our country. -
Battle of Long Island
The British drove troops out of Brooklyn and the Americans abandoned all of New York. The British stole a big port for the American trade. -
Trenton & Princeton
The Americans surprise attacked both Trenton and Princeton and this inspired more men to join the army. -
Capture of Philadelphia
British occupied Philadelphia. They pretty much took the heart of America. -
Saratoga
The point of Saratoga was for the British to take all the forts back and ride down the Hudson River. It was a complete failure because the Americans blocked all their paths. -
French Alliance
France signed a document saying they would help America because they didn't like Great Britain. This led to Spain helping America also, for the same reason. -
Valley Forge
A big encampment for soldiers to survive through the winter in. This definitely tested America's forces and how much we really wanted our freedom.