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LEXINGTON AND CONCORD APRIL 19TH 1775

fcarroll2028 — 2024-02-07 19:05:23 UTC

Lexington and Concord was the first weaponry fired in the American Revolution. It's an important event because it marks the start of the Revolution.

SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS MAY 10TH 1775

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The Second Continental Congress was the second meeting of representatives of all 13 colonies, which was a big deal. It's important because they work together to create the Constitution.

BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL JUNE 17TH 1775

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The Battle of Bunker Hill (despite actually taking place on Breed's Hill) was pivotal because it truly showed the British that there was little chance of reconciliation with the colonies.

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE JULY 4TH 1776

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Do I really have to say why this is important? The Declaration of Independence was the document that made America it's own country.

GEORGE WASHINGTON CROSSES THE DELAWARE DECEMBER 25TH 1776

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George Washington's brave move to cross the Delaware River to attack British troops in New Jersey was a pivotal turning point in the American Revolution.

BATTLE OF SARATOGA SEPTEMBER 19TH 1777

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The Battle of Saratoga was a great victory for the American army against the far stronger British troops. It increased morale and gave the colonists hope.

ALLIANCE WITH FRANCE FEBRUARY 6TH 1778

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Allying with a power like France served to help the American forces, who were generally uncoordinated and disorganized.

BATTLE OF YORKTOWN SEPTEMBER 28TH 1781

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Around the Battle of Yorktown, the British realized that the war was too costly to continue and surrendered.

TREATY OF PARIS SEPTEMBER 3RD 1783

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The Treaty of Paris officially ended the American Revolution, and marked America as a free country.

BATTLE OF LONG ISLAND AUGUST 27TH 1776

fcarroll2028 — 2024-02-07 19:12:45 UTC

The Battle of Long Island was fought over a strategically important place for the British: since they had to send their troops oversea, a port city would be very handy.