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Paul Revere's Ride
This was a poem written about Paul Revere's ride when Paul rode at night in order to warn of British attack, the poem was published in 1861. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
These battles were the first military battles of the American Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The British defeated the Americans on Bunker Hill but the battle still provided a much needed confidence boost. -
The Declaration of Independence
Representatives from most of the colonies came together to write and sign the Declaration of Independence. -
Washington's Crossing
This where Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River, leading to the victory of the Battle of Trenton. -
Battle of Saratoga
A British general had been attempting to separate the New England colonies from the rest and in the middle of that there were two battles in Saratoga, New York 18 days apart. The Americans won both. -
Valley Forge
When British forces took over the capital of Philadelphia, Washington and his troops camped at Valley Forge for six months and many died. (December 19 1777-June 19 1778) -
Battle of Yorktown
One of the last major battles in the Revolutionary War, leaded by George Washington, the Americans won.