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Continental Congress Battle of Lexington and Concord Battle of Bunker Hill Declaration of Independence
2. Document proclaiming the independence of the 13 colonies in America. It was adopted on July 4, 1776 by the Continental Congress.
Declaration of Independence Battle of White Plains Crossing of the Delaware Battle of Trenton
3. (1777). Washington launched another surprise attack and defeated the British this city of New Jersey.
Battle of Princeton Battle of Brandywine Battle of Germantown Valley Forge Encampment
4. This battle was fought October 4, 1777 between George Washington and the Hessian troops under the command of Sir William Howe. The Americans were again defeated.
Battle of Germantown Battle of Lexington and Concord Battle of Brandywine Battle of Trenton
5. (December 19, 1777 - June 19, 1778). After the Battles of Germantown and Brandywine, Washington and his troops spent the winter of 1777 camped at this place. Washington choose this place because is was defensible and strategically located to protect Congress. Battle of Long Island Battle of White Plains Battle of Germantown Valley Forge Encampment
6. This battle, on September 11, 1777 near Chadds Fort, Pennsylvania, British General Sire William Howe and his 18,000 men battled George Washington and his 11,000 troops. British General Cornwallis led a surprise attack on the American right which forced an American retreat to Chester, Pennsylvania. The British then occupied Philadelphia.
Battle of Princeton Battle of Brandywine Battle of Germantown Battle of White Plains
7. This revolutionary government was made up of delegates from the most American colonies which direct the war for independence. This group first met/convened in Carpenter's Hall, Philadelphia on September 5, 1774.
8. (1776). This event describes when George Washington led his army in retreat across New Jersey and moved into Pennsylvania.
Continental Congress Battle of Lexington and Concord Crossing of the Delaware Battle of Trenton
9. (1776). American and British force fought this battle in New York. Commander George Washington retreated, leaving an important fortification in British hands.
10. On June 12, British General Gage put martial law in effect, and stated that any person helping the Americans would be considered a traitor and rebel. When American began to fortify a hill against British forces, British ships in the harbor discovered the activity and opened fire. British troops, 2,400 in number, arrived shortly after. Although the Americans, 1,000 in number, resisted several attacks, eventually they lost the fortification.
Battle of Bunker Hill Battle of Brandywine Battle of Germantown Valley Forge Encampment
11. On December 26, 1776, (the day after Christmas) George Washington launched a surprise attack against a British fortification at Trenton, New Jersey. The British were defeated.
Battle of Trenton Battle of Brandywine Battle of Germantown Battle of Princeton
12. After leaving Boston, British General Howe planned to use New York as a base. The British captured Staten Island and began a military build-up in _______________ in preparation for an advance on Brooklyn. Washington succeeded in saving his army by secretly retreating onto Manhattan Island. Washington eventually retreated from Manhattan, fearing the prospect of being trapped on the island, and the British occupied New York City.
Battle of Princeton Battle of Brandywine Battle of Germantown Battle of Long Island