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The Beginning
The war begins when British soldiers and colonial militia exchange fire at Lexington and Concord. https://www.ducksters.com/history/colonial_america/french_and_indian_war.php -
Bunker Hill
The British defeat the Americans in the Battle of Bunker Hill near Boston. https://www.ducksters.com/history/battle_of_bunker_hill.php -
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is adopted. https://www.ducksters.com/history/declaration_of_independence.php -
Delaware River
Washington’s troops cross the Delaware River and surprise the enemy at Trenton, New Jersey, giving the Continental army its first major victory. https://www.ducksters.com/history/crossing_the_delaware.php -
Valley of Forge
Washington's troops spend a cold winter camped at Valley of Forge in Pennsylvania. https://www.ducksters.com/history/american_revolution/valley_forge.php -
Battle of Saratoga
Americans defeat the British in the Battle of Saratoga in New York.. France enters the war to aid the Americans. https://www.ducksters.com/history/american_revolution/battles_of_saratoga.php -
Battle of Monmouth
At the Battle of Monmouth in New York, neither side claims VICTORY! http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/ba/Battle_of_Monmouth -
Savannah, GA
The British capture Savannah, Georgia. https://www.landofthebrave.info/battle-of-savannah.htm -
Serapis
John Paul Jones's crew captures the British ship Serapis. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/john-paul-jones-wins-in-english-waters -
Cowpens, SC
Americans defeat the British at Cowpens, South Carolina https://www.ducksters.com/history/american_revolution/battle_of_cowpens.php -
Battle of Yorktown
British General Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown, Virginia. https://www.ducksters.com/history/battle_of_yorktown.php -
Treaty of Paris
The British and Americans sign a FINAL peace treaty in Paris, France. https://www.ducksters.com/history/treaty_of_paris.php
