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Battles of Lexingto and Concord
Battles of Lexington and Concord - April 19, 1775 : The battles armed between the Kingdom of Great Britain and 13 of it's colonies of Britain American. Fighting breaks out in Lexington and Concord. -
Meeting of the Second Continental Congress
Some wanted immediate independence no matter what while others were still loyal to King George 3rd. They did not what to war with England. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The British defeated Americans in Massachusetts. British under command of Major General William Howe. -
Common Sense Published
Thomes Paine publishes common sense. It is one of the most influential pamphlets in American History. -
Adoption of the Declaration of Independence
Summarized the coloists motivations for seeking independence. Most of the people who singed the declaration was bron in Britain. -
Battle of Saratoga
A large army about 10,000 soldiers were invade from Canada into New York. A second British army was to depart from Lake Ontario and invade eastward into New York. -
Paoli Massacre (Battle of Paoli)
British forces did a surprise attack. The British took no prisoners. -
Battle of Trenton
Washington was required to restore confidence and help boost enlistments