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battle of lexington and concord
These were the first battles of the war. Seventy-three British soldiers were killed. Many wounded. -
second continental congress meets
This was a convention of the delegates from the 13 colonies. They began to govern the colonies and set up a post office with Benjamin Franklin. -
bunker hill
This battle occurred during the seige of Boston. The British won this battle. -
crossing delaware
George washington led 5400 troops across the Deleware River. They surprised the Hessian soldiers. -
battle of trenton
This is the battle the occurred after Wahington and his troops crossed the Deleware.This victory helped turn the tide of the war. -
battle of saratoga
These two battles were significant in helping win the war. After this, the French decided to help with troops and supplies -
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valley forge
This was Washingtons camp for the winter. Two thousand weary american soldiers died there, but not because of battle. They froze to death or starved. -
french join the war
Benjamin Franklin helped France decide the join the war. Without their help, America would not have won. -
Battle of Cowpens
This battle was led by General Nathaniel Greene and General Daniel Morgan.This led British General Cornwalis to leave South Carolina. -
Battle of Guilford Courthouse.
British casualties were very high. this made Cornwallis retreat. -
Battle of Yorktown
This was the last battle of the war. Cornwalis surrendered to General Washington -
End of the War
After the Battle of Yorktown, the fighting stopped. The war officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. -
Treaty of Paris
This is the document that ended the Revolutionary War between the US and Britain. Benjamin Franklin and John Adams, among others, signed it.