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After Paul Revere's ride to warn the Patriots, the "shot heard round the world" begins the Revolutionary war. Minutemen and Redcoats battle.
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Delegates from the colonies met to discuss the war. Held to discuss options on independence.
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Declared Commander in Chief during the second continental congress. Control over all the American forces.
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The Americans surrender to British. Americans run out of ammunition and flee their make shift fortress.
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Challenged authority of British Monarchy and government. written by Thomas Paine.
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Document stating the rights of men and right to rebel against government.
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Written by Thomas Jefferson. Adopted by congress.
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Americans surrounded by Redcoats. Washington and army scapes in the night.
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Washington crosses the Delaware river. Ambushes German Hessian soldiers.
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Britain defeat Americans
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British general Burgoyne surrenders to American general Horatio Gates. Saratogo, NY
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Washington's armies retire to Valley Forge for the winter. Hash freezing conditions and lack of supplies with many deaths.
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Prussian soldier trains US Army to be disciplined.
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Ben Franklin gains French approval for support to the Americas after learning about the victory in Saratoga.
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French troops arrive in Newport and pass New York and head to York town, VA to support the Americans.
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Redcoats occupy Savannah, Georgia.
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Makes revolution a world war. Wanted Florida territory back.
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Washington names Green commander of southern army
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Established America as confederation of states.
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Cornwallis Surrounded by land and sea by French and Americans. Forced to surrender.
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US and Britain sign. Ends war.
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All states finally approve.
