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Patrick Henery gave his "Give me liberty or give me death" speech. He wrote this speech for the virginia convention.
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On this night was the ride of paul revere to tell the people in the town if the british were coming or not
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First shots were fired between British and American troops. The shots were fired is Lexington and Concord
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Continental army is created. Geroge washington is to be the leader of the army
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Congress declares independence from great britian
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the deceleration was signed on this day. The deceleration of independence was a document declaring the 13 American Colonies independent from Great Britain.
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Washington crosses the Delaware and captures Trenton. This is known to be one of the most famous American victories.
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Americans under Herkimer defeat the British under St. Leger at Fort Stanwix in Oriskany, New York
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Battle between Britiash and AMericans in Brandywine, Philadelphia. The british won this battle
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Second battle in Phildelphia. American Generals marched into Germantown from different directions. This resulted in british troops falling bakc and Americans won the battle
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Articles of Confederation were adopted by congress
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British General William Howe replaced by Henry Clinton, General William Howe was not doing a good job at commandind the british army
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Washington fights to a draw at Battle of Monmouth. Neither the British of the Americans won
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George Clark captured Kaskaskia, a French village near Detroit
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Americans attempt to recapture Savannah, GA. They were not successful their attempt failed
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British capture Charleston, Nc. This victory gave British control over most of the southern colonies.
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French troops arrive at Newport, rhode island to aid the Americans.
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King's Mountain, SC battle. This battle lasted 65 minutes. American troops were led by Isaac Shelby and John Sevier
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Washington names Nathanael Greene commander of the Southern Army after helping win pther battles throught out the war Washington made this decision
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Cornwallis is surrounded on land and sea by Americans and French he surrenders at Yorktown, VA