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The Revolutionary War

  • Battle of Lexington/Concord

    Battle of Lexington/Concord
    The first Patriot / British encounter that is considered the "shot heard around the world" beginning the American Revolution.
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    Beginning of America

  • Second Continental Congress

    Second Continental Congress
    The first meeting of representatives from all 13 colonies who objectives were to create a Continental army, assign G. Washington as commander, and attemp a peace agreement with the King.