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This Revolutionary War due to the cold,hunger, and diseases spread the army went under intensive training and had to regroup under the guidance of Baron Von Steuben. It improved the army's combat skills, it turned out to be more of a professional fighting force. They continued the fight for independence and secured victory.
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The first military clashes of the Revolution, British troops were met by armed colonists. "The shots were fired- "the shorts heard 'round the World".Colonists proved they were willing to fight for independence.
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Paul Revere ad William Dawes rode throughout the countryside warning that British troops were marching to seize colonial weapons in Concord. The colonial militias to prepare directly leading to the first battles of the Revolution.
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The British forces had attacked American troops on Breed's Hill in Charles-town Massachusetts.The British and the Royal Navy fought against American colonists. British won but suffered many losses.
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John Adams,Benjamin Franklin,Thomas Jefferson,Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman were assigned with drafting a document to declare the 13 American colonies independent from Great Britain. Thomas Jefferson was the one who had primarily wrote the first draft.
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Thomas Paine wrote pamphlets to inspire soldiers and colonists during the darkest days of the war,beginning with "these are the times that try men's souls".This lifted American morals and also encouraged soldiers to stay and fight no matter the hardships.
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George Washington guided the Continental Army across the River in a surprise attack against the Hessian forces in Trenton New Jersey. It boosted the morale of the American forces and supported for the revolution.
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The British forces followed the rules of General Howe and landed in Maryland, marched toward Philadelphia.The Continental Army which was led by George Washington had attempted to block their advance but they were already defeated at the Battle of Brandywine on September 11,1777. British had captured Philadelphia on the 26th, George Washington then made an attempt to retake the city during the Battle of Germantown but couldn't do it.
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American forces under General Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold defeated the British, forcing General Burgoyne to surrender.
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Washington's army camped at Valley Forge in harsh conditions. Many soldiers suffered from cold, hunger, and disease.
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After the crossing the Delaware, Washington troops defeated the Hessian forces. Nearly 1,000 Hessians were captured.
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Treaty signed between Britain and the United Sates, officially ending the Revolutionary War. Britain recognized American Independence.