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Battles of lexington and concord
It was the first military engagements of the american revolutionary war -
Meeting of the second continental congress
they managed the colonial war effort, and moved incrementally towards independence -
battle of bunker hill
It was actually known as the battle of breed's hill during the seige of boston during the american revolutionary war -
Failed seizure of quebec under benedict arnold
It was the first major military initiative by the newly formed continental army during the american revolution -
common sense published
A pamphlet that inspired the people of the thirteen colonies to declare and fight for independence. -
adoption of declaration of independence
It declared that the thirteen colonies were no longer a part of britain, but formed a new nation -
battle of trenton
They crossed the delaware river to launch a surprise attack on the hessian soldiers -
battle of saratoga
It marked a climax in the revolution which gave the americans a decisive victory over britain -
Paoli massacre
It was a battle in the Philadelphia campaign during the revolution -
Washington's encampment at valley forge
It was the campsite of the colonists during the winter of 1777 till june 18, 1778