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  First Continental Congress met because they were greatly troubled about the relationship with Grest Britain and there United States colonies.
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  War begins with the fighting at Lexington and Concord.
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  Colonies issue independence to break away from Great Britain.
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  France allies join America to fight against Great Britain.
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  Spain declares war against Great Britain.
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  British surrender to George Washington in the battle of Yorktown.
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  Treaty of Paris was made to end the war. Also it was signed and ended the war.