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Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first military action of the American Revolutionary War. -
Meeting of the Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress was a meeting for the agreement of delegates from the 13 colonies. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
It was one of the bloodiest battles of the American Revolution. -
Failed Seizure of Quebec under Benedict Arnold
The Battle of Quebec was the first major defeat of the Revolutionary War for the Americans. -
Common Sense Published
Thomas Paine published his pamphlet “Common Sense,” setting forth his arguments in favor of American independence. -
Adoption of the Declaration of Independence
The 13 American colonies severed their political connections to Great Britain. -
Battle of Trenton
This battle took place in Trenton, New Jersey, on the Delaware River in the United States of America -
Paoli Massacre (Battle of Paoli)
The Redcoats kill sleeping the Americans -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battles of Saratoga were a bundle of battles that culminated in the Battle of Saratoga and the surrender of British General John Burgoyne. -
Washington’s Encampment at Valley Forge
The conditions were notoriously cold and harsh and provisions were in short supply