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The signing of this document declared the colonists free from King George and England and sparked the American Revolution.
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- The Declaration of Independence was read publically on this day to many people and played a big impact on society
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Redcoats defeat George Washington’s army in the battle of Long Island but Washington’s army escapes at night.
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Burgoyne loses second battle of freeman’s farm, NY at Bemis Heights. This was a part of “battle of Saratoga”. They surrender to general G.
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The Unites States of America and France sign the French Alliance which basically was a peace treaty after the battle of Saratoga.
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Lafayette with 500 men and about 50 Oneida Indians successfully evade British onslaught.
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The Articles of Confederation was adopted on this day
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The U.S. and Great Britain sign the” Treaty of Paris”
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George Washington resigns as commander of the army.
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On September 17th 1787 the United States constitution was signed and official.
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The United Stated Constitution was adopted when New Hampshire ratified it