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The olive branch petition
The olive branch was taken over by the continental army on July 5th 1775. It was for the colonists so they can try to avoid the war. It was written by John Dickinson. Kin g George lll refused to accept it. -
Battle of Lexington and concord
Lexington and concord fought on April 19, 1775. This battle marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. The battles resulted in the Same ending but British lost more soldiers. -
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence it was made to separate the 13 American colonies from Great Britain. It was stating their rights to be free. This was made my Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin franklin, and John Adam’s. -
Battle of Yorktown
The battle of Yorktown took place in Yorktown, Virginia. During the battle George Cornwallis’s army surrounded and forced to surrender to the American and French forces combined. This helped recognize American independence. -
The treaty of Paris
The treaty of Paris ended the revolutionary war. This treaty established boundaries which means America gained the western territories and American independence.