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The Revolutionary War began in Lexington , Massachusetts . It also began at Concord, Massachusetts . The British vs The Settelers. The Settlers were the people who lived in America. Some Settlers were called Loyalists ; who aggreed with the British and respected them. While some were called Patriots ; who wanted to be free from the British rule.
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The Second Continental Congress met in Pennsylvania to discuss what to do next. This was a very important meeting because the delegates took it upon themselves to decide whether or not to seek independence from Great Britain.
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January 10th 1776 Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense. Common Sense stated that the colonies should declare their Independence from Britain.
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The Declaration of Independence was approved. It was revised.
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The British won the Battle of Germantown & Brandywine. George Washington had 16,000 men but most were dead or injured after the battle.
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During The Revolutionary War, a battle in Wyoming Valley , Pennsylvania killed 360 Americans. Forty Fort was a place where American women and children stayed at during the battle.
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The Articles of Confederation was adapted by ALL the states. The British surrenders Yorktown, Virginia. They gave up to the US and French Troops.
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The Treaty of Paris was signed. It ended The Revolutionary War. Let freedom ring!
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The State Constitution was written. It was revised many times. The Constitution was completed in late September. Let freedom ring!