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The American Revolution
The Battle of Quebec
Benedict Arnold leads his army north up the Kennebec River as part of the American invasion of Canada. His forces lose much of their provisions and face terrible winter weather, causing many to turn back. Benedict Arnold's force launches an assault on their target, Quebec City, on New Year's Eve that turns disastrous for the Patriots.
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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.