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Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the war. Britan's main objective was to capture arms and amunition from Concord. The Britsh ultimately won.
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The rebels captured for ticonderoga without firing a shot. The British had held it since the end of the French And Indian war.
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The second Continental congress was signifigant in that the congressman selected George Washington to become the leader of the rebel forces.
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The battle of Bunker hill took place near Boston. The hill was held by patriots as an overlook of Boston. The British ultimately took the hill after heavy losses.
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The British are forced to leave Boston as the rebels surround all Britsish ships with artillery, while an increasing number of soldiers occupy Bostn forcing the Britsh out.
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The Patriot leaders officially declared independence from Britan, with the consturction of the decleraltion of Independence.
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The patriots atttempted to control Long Island newyork. The battle was a British victory as british forces outflanked rebel forces taking the island.
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George washington and the American forces cross the Delaware river to force the surrender of 1000 hessian soldiers.
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The articles of confederation kept the colonies together in the early stages of America, but became regared as a a failure as the constitution replaced the Articles in the end.
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The French agreed to help the American in exchange for control of the West Indies. France spends over 13 billion dollars in todays money in the war.
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The British siege Charlestown, gaining control over American supplies from the south.
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The battle of yorktown ended the was the death blow to the Britsh as American forces bombarded British forces with canon fire for 6 days until the British finally surrendered.
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Congress ratifies the preliminary peace treaty, ending the Revolutionary War.
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The bill of rights is created to take the place of failed artciles of confederation.
