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The Revolutionary Era 1750-1783
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The French and Indian War
The war fought between the French and the British for control of North America. -
The Proclamation of 1763
The king forbade colonist from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains with this new law. -
Washington crosses the delaware
George Washington corsses the Delaware river and leads a surprise attack against the hessians in Trenton New Jersey. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was a mojor turning point in the war, because it ended the British threat to New England. -
Valley Forge
Where Washington's Continental Army began preparing for the winter of 1777-1778. -
Battle of Long Island
Howe's army landed on long island, 1,400 Americans were killed or wounded or even captured. The rest retreatd to Manhattan. The British Pursued to avoid capture, Washington hurried North. -
Battle of Monmouth
A few women took part in the battle by bringing water and even firing cannons for example, Molly Pitcher.
