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Cornwallis led several successful early campaigns during the American Revolution. he was instrumental in British victories at New York, Brandywine and Camden.
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British army officer that became the commander and chief of British land forces. he was important because of his help in taking quabek and the american revolution.
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George washington was an essential part in the revolution. He was the General of the American army and would later become the first president of the United states of America. He was so important because he lead the America army through battles and helped win the war for the american army.
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North was the prime minister of britian during the revolutionary way. He was one of the main people behind Britain's fight against American freedom. He was at a place of power throughout the revolution and no doubt made a few important decisions during the time.
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Patrick henry was to governor of virginia and one of the founding fathers. He was also well know for his powerful speeches and his quote "give me liberty or give me death". He was important to the revolution because his signature is on the most important document in our country's history and his speeches brought many to the cause of independence.
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Benedict was an early American war hero and military officer. He rose to someone that will be remembered by betraying the americans by defecting to the British. This was very important because he opened the Americans eyes to possible betray and spies going on in the war.
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The wife and closest advisor of John Adams she later became known as the first second lady, and the second first lady of the united states. She was most know for asking the founding fathers to "remember the ladies" when writing the laws. She was also know as one of if not the first advocated for women's rights in america.
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Salem poor was a black slave in america who purchased his freedom. He later went on to serve in the war and became one of the first black american war heros. He was most known for his service during the battle of bunker hill where he fought fearlessly for the country that had treated him so poorly
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James was an African American soldier in the war. He was best known for being one Americas most important double agent. He provided critical intel that helped to win the revolutionary war.
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betsy Ross was neither a soldier, president, or a founding father. However she became know as a patriotic hero because she was made the first stars and stripes flag. that was a very important thing because it was the first version of a flag that we use even today
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Phillis was the first African american person to get a book of poetry published and was the also only the third women to do so. She also wrote many poems in favor of the revolution during her time. She is important because She paved the way for African Americans in literature.
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Nathan Hale was an American soldier who became a spy for the continental army. He went for an intelligence gathering mission in New York but was found and executed and said "I have but one life to lose for my country". He became one of the first know American spies during the war.
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Lafayette was a French commander who fought in american revolutionary war. he gave his time and money to make a brighter future for america. he was important due to his strategic leadership winning many battles for the americans
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the intolerable acts were a series of laws passed by the British following the Boston tea party To punish the people of Massachusetts due to their actions. It was a a group of unfair, or as the name would imply intolerable laws. This was important because it was one of the things that inspired to Americans to revolt.
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the Continental congress was made by the Americans to govern their resistance the the British during the first two years of the revolution. This was important because they helped make the decisions that helped America win the war
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Patriots were the people for the original 13 states that rebelled against the British rule and fought for independence. They rejected all the ideals of Britain and decided to start a new place based on their ideas and hard work. It was men like this who started the war and won America its freedom.
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Loyalist's sided with the British and were against the American Revolution. They wanted to stay under British rule. They were the people against the Patriots and wanted to keep them from going to war
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The battle of Lexington and Concord was the first Military battle of the Revolutionary war, On April 18 1775 British troops Marched to concord to seize weapons as a sign of British power. However the Colonists refused and this sparked battles at Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, and Cambridge. This was the second most important war in the American revolution because it was the starting point for it all.
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the continental army was made by the second continental congress. It was the New formed American colonies working together to make an army to protect their rights. This was the first official army made in the new America.
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The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought during the siege of Boston during the beginning of the war. It was named the battle of bunker hill because the majority of the battle was fought when the British tried to make an advance up bunker hill. This Battle was important for the revolution because it showed the british that they americas were willing to fight and risk their lives for independence.
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the Declaration of Independence is arguably the most important document in american history. That paper represented all the people who gave their lives fighting in the war. It was how we chose to start our country. The Declaration of Independence layed out the first laws of a new country and we still live by those rules today.
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The Battle of Trenton was a large turning point in the war. The American troops sailed through ice cold water and marched 1.5 miles in the snow to the British outpost in Trenton. The American advance was made easier by the fact that the base was under fortited and all the soldiers were sleep deprived
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the Battle of Saratoga was one of the most important battle in the american revolution. it included two wars fought 18 days apart and was a clear win for the American troops. This battle was so important because it gave showed the French all they needed to see to join the war as an American ally. This was so important due to the fact that at the time France was a well established place and had a lot to offer by way of money and troops.
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Valley forge Was one of the American Winter camps and where the America became a true army. Valley forge is also referred to as the birthplace of the continental army.
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the Battle of monmouth happened shortly after the British defeat in Saratoga. With France as an ally the American soldiers were more energized and felt as if they finally had help. Washington ordered lee to make an advance on a small British group in a churchhouse. Upon seeing British reinforcements Lee retreated, upon seeing this an outraged washington regrouped and pushed forward. This was important because it was known as the largest alterlary battle of the war.
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the Siege of Yorktown was an all out battle between the Americas and the British that lasted almost a month. It was a decisive victory consisting on pounding attacks from the Americans and French. This was the last major battle of the revolutionary war and the British surrender marked the end of their advances on the colonists
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The treaty of Paris was a document signed in Paris by King George the third and the representatives of America and officially ended the revolutionary war. This is important because of It set in stone America its own Country.
