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This was the document that stated we will no longer be under the British rule
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This was the battle when George Washington crossed the Delaware River to fight the Hessian soldiers. This was important, because we won and it gave us confidence to continue on.
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The British and American Saratoga is a battle in the Revolutionary War. It was a turning point in the war. It was decisive victory for our Continental Army
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The British captured Philadelphia, after their defeats at the Battle of Brandywine. Howe was hoping for a victory so he could move on in his plan. The continental army beat the British and it gave us more hope.
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This was the United States first written constitution. This is important because this was helpful to lead the way for more constitutions and other documents in the future.
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This was an Act Prohibiting the Importation of new slaves in the United States. This was important because it slowed the importing of slaves.
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The Continental Army was moved to Valley Forge in the winter. It was a terrible winter and the Army was freezing, starving, and tired.
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A State Constitution is a "governing document" of a state. These help to keep order in each state as advised by each constitution.
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John Paul Jones was the commander of a ship called Bonhomme Richard. He was set to fight the British ship Serapis. Jones won the long hard fought fight.
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When Spain declared war on Great Britain it resulted in the de facto alliance. That group included America and Spain. Although Spain's king would not let them have a treaty of alliance with the United States.
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In this battle the British won. The British took control of the South and many soldiers surrendered to the British also.
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The Treaty of Paris was a treaty that helped end the French and Indian War. The French gave up all of their land in "mainlands" North America.
