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Battle of Lexington and Concord
The first battles of the Revolutionary War it happened because a British commander got words of powers and supplies being kept at the towns of Lexington and Concord by the Patriots. -
Second Continetal Congress
Founded when the British failed to address the grievances of the First Continental Congress and to organize a Continental Army to fight. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The American troops got word that the British was taking over these hills for tactical advantages. They snuck there trying to stop this from happening but in the end they lost but both sides suffered many casualties. -
George Washington
He was appointed General over many other candidates such as John Hancock. He was a steady leader and most people respected him. He later became the first president. -
Olive Branch Petition
The colonist final attempt to avoid war with the British during the American Revolution.The colonists pledged their loyalty to the crown and asserted their rights as British citizens.
