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colonial leaders called the second continental congress in philadelphia to debate their next move.
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The battle of lexington, the first battle of the revolutionary war, lasted only 15 minutes. 18 were only wounded.
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they lost 450 men. and suffered 1000 casualties.
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Forced 32,000 soldiers for a seize attempt. The Continental army attempted to defend new york.
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Christmas night they led 2,400 men in small rowboats. And defeated a garrison of hessians in a surprise attack.
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This event made a huge impact of the surrender.
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More then 2000 soldiers died,
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they arrived to offer their help.
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which confirmed U.S. independence and set and set the boundaries of new nation
