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Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first military engagements of the Revolutionary War. -
Meeting of the Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress managed the colonial war effort, and moved towards independence, adopting the United States Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The battle occurred when the British retreated to Cambridge over Bunker Hill -
Failed Seizure of Quebec under Benedict Arnold
Various problems and complications left 600 straving men from 1,100 men. They had an unsucessful attack on the city. -
Adoption of the Declaration of Independence
On this date the 13 colonies ended their connection with Great Britain -
Common Sense Published
This pamphlet was written by Thomas Paine to inspire people in the Thirteen Colonies to fight for independence from Great Britain -
Battle of Trenton
This was a small battle which took place during the Revoluntionary War -
Battle of Saratoga
Lasted until October 7, 1777. This battle marked the climax of the Saratoga campaign giving a decisive victory to the Americans over the British. -
Paoli Massacre
A battle of the Philadelphia Campaign. George Washington left a force under Briagadier General Anthony Wayne to monitor and Harass the British. -
Washington's Encampment at Valley Forge
This lasted through June 19, 1778. This was a military camp where the American Continental Army spent the winter of 1777-1778