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Paul's Reveres Ride
Paul Revere makes his famous ride to warn the colonist that the "British are coming". -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
"The shot heard around the world". The Americans win and the British retreat. -
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
A major battle in Boston. American troops were told "don't shoot till you see the whites of there eyes". -
The Declaration of Independence is Adopted
The Continental Congress agrees to Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Independence. -
George Washington Crosses The Delaware
On Christmas Night George Washington Cross the Delaware River to surprise the enemy. -
America Chooses a Flag
The Continental Congress adopts the "Stars and Stripes". Flag sewn by Betsy Ross. -
Battle of Saratoga
British General John Burgoyne surrenders his army to the Americans after suffering defeat at the battle of Saratoga. -
Valley Forge
The Continental army under George Washington spends the winter training troops at Valley Forge. -
Alliance with France
France recognized the United States as an independent country with The "Treaty of Alliance". -
Articles of Confederation
Defined the official government of the United States. -
Treaty of Paris
Treaty that officially ended the war.