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Second Continental Congress begins meeting
The Second Continental Congress meets to discuss the conflcts among Britain and America. -
Common Sense
A document writen by Thomas Paine, is published and helped the colonists realize that it was time to fight for independence. -
British retreat from Boston
Cannons surrounded Boston, therefore making the British retreat from Boston on over 100 ships. -
Declaration of Independence
Congress declares independence from Great Britain. -
Battle of Long Island
Americans were defeated. -
The American Crisis
Most Americans hoped to avoid a final break with Britain. However, the pamphlet Common Sense helped convice the colonists that it was time to fight for independence. -
Valley Forge
Americans suffered as well as improved greatly with military strength. -
Battle of Trenton
Boosted American morale since it was a victory, as well as gained more recruits. -
Battle of Saratoga
Turning point of the war. Britain was winning but the colonists gained another victory from this battle, making other people believe that the Americans might have a chance at winning the war against Great Britain.