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Prior Events To War
As the British Parliment taxeed more and more the colonists warned eachother to prepare to fight. -
Lexington and Concord Outbreak
This was the first outbreak of the revolutionary war. The night prior to the war Paul Revere hung 2 laterns one meaning by land the other meaning by sea. Minutemen confronted the redcoats in Concord. British soldiers were advancing. -
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The Second Continental Congress
This was a(n) emergency congress to back the first one. They picked representitives from every 13 states. It was located in Phillidelphia. -
The Batlle Of Bunker Hill
This was the second battle of the Revolutionary War. It was considered the bloodiest batlle. This was located in Charles Town overlooking the Boston Harbor. The British attacked in the morning. The militiamen wound up running short of ammo and was forced to retreat. -
Whasington Takes Command in Boston
After defeat at Bunker Hill he took control in Boston. He wanted the Redcoats out of the state. -
Declaration Of Independence
Americas most famous document. It gave the rights to the colonists and citizens today. -
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War In New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylnannia
Started when British and hired German soldiers attacked New York City. They chased Washington's army through New Jersey and Pennsylvannia. They captured all 3 states. Washington's army wound up re-capturing those 3 states in 1788 on October. -
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Winter At Valley Forge
2 months after the fighting at Saratoga, Washington's army camped out at Valley Forge during winter time. They built log cabins to stay there for 1 year under the conditions of a harsh winter. They lacked food, water, clothing, and other neccesities. Other countries that they were allianced with came to help. -
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Campain In The Southern States
A lot of people were agaisnt independence still which made this campain frustraiting. The British retreated in Pennsilvania which ended war in the north. In 1799 King George took over Georgia. During 1799 the Continental army had lost and won some wars but failed at preventing British troops to invade. -
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The Last Battle Of The Revolutionary War
The battle was held at the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia. While the British were waiting for their supplies and troops were arriving from New York City, the French, fighting for America, were advancing. The British ship carrying supplies and troops was forced back. The British surrendered after that and the Americans had won.
