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Lexington and Concord
First battle of Revolutionary War, British destroyed colonies' militia supplies -
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Rev War
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2nd Continental Congress and the DOI
Begins the rebellion, tired of Britain's abuse of power -
Battle of Trenton
2400 colonial troops surprised 1400 Hessians; boosted patriotic morale -
Battle of Princeton
Colonists sneak attack again and capture town/military supplies -
Battle of Saratoga
Americans and Gates attack British; Major victory, French allies with USA -
Battle of Vincennes
Fought for control over the Ohio River; British won one battle, Colonists one the other -
Battle of Yorktown
Washington traps British troops along the coast, Last battle for independence -
Treaty of Paris
Britain, Spain, France, and the Colonies sign a peace treaty. Ends war
