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The American Revolution
The Battle of Saratoga Begins
General Horatio Gates and his Patriot forces are dug in along the Bemis Heights just south of Saratoga, and the British Army led by General John Burgoyne. Burgoyne is determined to find the Patriots and drive them out. Some of his forces battle with Patriots led by Benedict Arnold and Daniel Morgan. The battle is a draw, but crucially, the British do not discover the main Patriot fortifications.
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2:10:41
Victory at Yorktown secures independence. Americans aspire for a more perfect union.
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1:53:53
The war drags on and moves to new theaters: at sea, in Indian Country, and in the South.
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1:55:38
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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1:56:09
Political protest escalates into violence. War gives thirteen colonies a common cause.