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  • The second continental congress meets

  • Battles of Lexington and concord

    Battles of Lexington and concord
  • George Washington named commander of continental Army

    George  Washington  named commander of continental Army
  • Thomas Paine publishes “common sense”

    Thomas Paine publishes “common sense”
  • Continentals defeat British at Saratoga

    Continentals defeat British at Saratoga
  • Continental Army camps at valley forge for the winter

    Continental Army camps at valley forge for the winter
  • Articles of confederation adopted

    Articles of confederation adopted
  • Treaty of Paris signed