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The battle of Lexington and Concord spurred the beginning pieces of the tension between the colonists and the British.
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Vermont militia, controlled by Ethan Allen, cross Lake Champlain and counter attacked British troops who were stationed in Upstate New York. They captured the British fort and took cannons and supplies needed for the colonists to continue to fight the British.
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British have taken over Boston, Patriot forces had control of the two hills, Bunker and Breeds hill.
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American troops set out to capture Quebec from British control. Richard Montgomery is murdered during this battle as well.
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British obtain legal captivity of Long Island from the colonists.
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Washington's troops cross the icy Delaware River to attack Hessian troops the night of Christmas, and the Hessians were probably a little oozy, after a night of partying on Christmas night.
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After the attack of Trenton, Washington decided to attack the British once again. Once he won the battle, he left the fires going at the fort, so other British troops thought nothing was wrong.
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British commander Howe defeats Washington, and take Philidelphia, which was considered the capital of the American colonies at this time.
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Washington's crew is defeated in Pennsylvania.
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American forces lead by Gates defeat General Burgoyne at Saratoga
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George Washington sets up camp at Valley Forge where the patriots are trained by Baron van Stueben
