Revolutionary War

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Revolutionary War

• By Jayce and Dylan

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Battle of Saratoga

• The British made two attempts to break through
  American defenses, but failed.
• The British had no choice but to surrender witch
  they did on October 13 1777.
• The American independence was assured.

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Battle of Bunker Hill

• General Gage had no choice to attack the
  Americans.
• The Americans had no choice but to with draw.
• The battle shocked the British who were
  expecting an easy victory.

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Battle of Valley Forge

• The winter was cold and a suffer for the American
  troops.
• It was winter training and the American troops
  were taught how to be pro soldiers.
• The battle of Valley Forge lasted one year only
  1777 to 1778.

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Americans Attack of Canada

• Congress thought by securing Americans north
  flank they would also limit the British melding
  with native Americans.
• The Americans won the battle but the British had
  delayed the Americans for about 50 days.
• George Washington decided to divided the invasion
  force between Schuyler's troops and a force lead
  by Colonel Arnold.

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Battle of New York

• In 1776 the British set forth to subdue the
  colonies.
• Washington was forced to retreat to New Jersey.
• The British Advanced behind Americans lines
  undetected until they reached the settlement of
  Bedford where they opened fire.

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Battle of Yorktown

• George Washington decided to divided the invasion
  force between Schuyler's troops and a force lead
  by colonel Arnold.
• The victory by Washington and French forces ended
  the war.
• General Washington moved south and together with
  French ground and naval forces surrounded the
  British.

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Massacre at Wyoming

• At the end of June 1778 a group of 900 Tories and
  native Americans struck the Wyoming valley of
  Pennsylvania.
• A small force of militia and 60 regulars under
  the command of Colonel Zebulon Butler attacked
  the attacks and was butchered.
• All of those not killed on the battle field were
  tortured to death.

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Massacre of Jane McCrea

• A group of native Americans arrived and took Mrs.
  McNeill.
• McNeill was set free naked but unharmed but Jane
  McCrea killed and scalped.
• Burgoyne was advancing slowly south before him
  his native Americans scouts were spreading havoc.

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