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British forces move to destroy colonist weapons and are intercepted by militia. The clash spreads through the colonies and the momentum of rebellion begins.
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This presents a great disadvantage to Americans as they begin to be raided more frequently and moral becomes easily broken.
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King Geroge III issues a Proclamation stating that the colonists are in a state of rebellion. American colonists look to european nations for support.
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American forces show great determination and perserverance to defend Bunker Hill, These great traits shown were major factors in the hopeless, yet long lasting defense.
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Patrick Henry spoke out against the mother nation Britain and rallied together the american rebels.
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Momentum of war pushes towards Britain as privateers raid British trade ships and crippling Britain's economy.
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France responds acceptingly to the request for support by Americans.This alliance funds the Americans with money to produce supplies that help against the british tremendously.
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America finally creates and signes off on the Declaration of Independance. This changes the nature of the war from rebellion to simply driving thr British out of their territory.
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Washington and his army are facing loss after loss against British forces and the momentum of the war seems to slam back into the Americans.
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American forces win the Battle of Saratoga. British forces suffer a break in morale and heavy casualties and their winning momentum depletes.
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Gen. Howe continuously pushes Washington's forces back and soon after breaks their spirits. This nearly ends the war for the American rebels.
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Spain moves against the british in hopes of gaining land previously lost. Spain sides with America to support them against Britain.
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Britain seizes charleston and the entire southern american army with it. This presents the americans with a huge loss in manpower.
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This completely turns the tides of war into a victory for the United States and the disadvantages of this victory result in the end of the Revolutionary war.
