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The American Revolution
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The British plan to capture Breed's Hill and Bunker Hill on the Charlestown peninsula overlooking Boston. When the Patriots catch wind of the plan, Colonel William Prescott rushes to seize and fortify the hills. The following day on June 17th, 1775, British forces led by General William Howe assault the hastily constructed Patriot defenses, resulting in the bloodiest battle of the war.
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Victory at Yorktown secures independence. Americans aspire for a more perfect union.
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The war drags on and moves to new theaters: at sea, in Indian Country, and in the South.
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Philadelphia falls, but the American victory at Saratoga allows France to enter the war.
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Washington abandons New York City and flees across New Jersey, before attacking Trenton.
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Washington takes command of the Continental Army. Congress declares American independence.
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Political protest escalates into violence. War gives thirteen colonies a common cause.