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American Revolution
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American Revolutionary War
This is the start of the American Revolutionary War. Minutemen and redcoats clash at Lexington and Concord "The shot heard 'round the world." -
Second Continental Congress
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Battle of Bunker Hill
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Thomas Paine's book Common Sense was published
Thomas Paine's book Common Sense is published. -
Declaration of Independence
Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence; it's sent to the printe -
Articles of Confederation Adapted
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Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris is signed by the British and the Americans to end the Revolutionary War. -
US Constition Signed