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Thomas Jefferson wrote the DOI
Thomas Jefferson, along with a few other delegates, created the rough draft of the DOI. It was Jefferson who penned the document and made important edits. -
Battles of Trent and New Jersey
The war took place in the morning. -
American and British Battle of Saratoga
the battle occurred in 1777. It included 2 battles that were 18 days apart. The Continental Army won and it was a crucial turning point in the war. -
Howe captures Philadelphia
The British started a war with Philadelphia so that they could control Philadelphia. -
Congress prohibits enslaved people imported to the US
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Congress prohibits enslaved people imported to the US
Jefferson proposed a ban on slavery.he was the first statesman to take action to end slavery. -
Winter at Valley Forge
British forces captured the american capital of Philadelphia. -
John Paul Jones & Serapis
John Paul took command of the Bonhomme Richard. The Bonhomme Richard was engaged the Serapis. -
British forces capture Charles Town
The British brought the the war to the south.The British knew that they would have control over a lot of valuable colonies. -
British surrender at Yorktown
The British general surrendered his troops.He brought 8,000 British troops. -
Treaty of Paris
It was signed in Paris. it formally ended the revolutionary war.
