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Continental Congress
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The battle at Lexington only lasted 15 minutes. 8 men were killed and 10 were injured.
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British soldiers went to march back to Boston but it quickly became a slaughter. 3,000-4,000 mintuemen assembled.
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The deadliest battle of the war. They lost 450 men, British suffered over 1,000 casualties.
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The Continental Army attempted to defend New York in late August.
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Defeated a garrison of Hessians in a surprise attack. 2,400 men were led.
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Burgoyne surrendered. One of the most important events of the war.
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More than 2,000 soldiers died. Commanded by General George Washington.
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Continental Army. Lobbied France for French reinforcements.
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7,500 men camped there. Continued to battle Cornwallis.
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Confirmed U.S. independence. Set Boundaries of the new nation.