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- Colonists ran away and went home. Britain captured New York.
- Washington led army in an early morning Christmas attack on Hessians
- This man's diplomatic activities in France convinced the French to help out after Saratoga.
- Argued for independence even before sending the Olive Branch Petition to Britain.
- British general at Yorktown, had to submit to unconditional surrender - so ashamed, he faked sick and send an aide.
- Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. Persuaded many colonists to want independence from Britain.
- The Green Mountain Boys are best know for their attack on
- 1783. Formally ended the war. United States was created.
- The only British general to show up for Saratoga, his army was slowed down by an entire carriage of luxury goods.
- What's the first battle of Revolution. "shot heard "round the world".
- Winter encampment site for continental army
- The battle of Bunker Hill actually occurred where?
- After a year of meeting as the SCC Richard Henry Lee Proposed what on June 7, 1776?
- Massachusetts Farmers fortified Breed's Hill. Britain took the Hill but the colonists claimed victory why?
- 1779 two other countries joined the Patriots against GB
- About what percent of the 2.6 million colonists were involved in the war?
- About how many colonists fought with or supported the British?
- All colonies except ? sent delegates to the First Continental Congress
- The FCC agreed if these rights were not recognized they would meet when?
- Minute Men/Militia were notified by who that the British were approaching?