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Canada
The thirteen colonies wanted Canada to be the 14th colony. They planned to attack Quebec. The attack was lead by generals Montgomery and Benedict Arnold. The colonists were defeated. -
Battle in New York
General Washington had moved his army into New York waiting for Britain. On June 1776, the British arrived with General William Howe. Who lead them to a victory. Gorge Washington was the colonists general.The continental army was forced to retreat into New Jersey. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was signed. What tied the colonist and Britain was broke.The war was officially started. -
Battle of Trenton
General Washington crossed the Delaware river on December 25th, 1776. The continental armies attacked the mercenaries. The Continental army had a victory -
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Saratoga was fought in New York on October 17th, 1777. The Continental army was lead by General Horatio Gates. The British's General was John Burgoyne. The Colonies won. -
Major Allies
After the battle of Saratoga was won allies started to come into the war because they had faith that the colonists will win. The allies are France, Prussia, and Spanish. -
Valley Forge
The continental army was running low on food and the winter was very harsh. The army stayed at valley forge. The winter they stayed was 1777-1778. 2,000-12,000 people died at valley forge. But this was very important for the army because they got training that helped them win more battles.
