1776
Richard Henry Lee presents the "Lee Resolution" to the Continental Congress
Richard Henry Lee presents the "Lee Resolution" to the Continental Congress
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American Revolutionary War: Continental Army attackers are driven back at the Battle of Trois-Rivières
American Revolutionary War: Continental Army attackers are driven back at the Battle of Trois-Rivières
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The Continental Congress appoints Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R
The Continental Congress appoints Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R
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American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Sullivan's Island ends with the American victory, leading to the commemoration
American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Sullivan's Island ends with the American victory, leading to the commemoration
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American Revolutionary War: Thomas Hickey, Continental Army private and bodyguard to General George Washington, is hange
American Revolutionary War: Thomas Hickey, Continental Army private and bodyguard to General George Washington, is hange
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American Revolution: The Continental Congress adopts the Lee Resolution severing ties with the Kingdom of Great…
American Revolution: The Continental Congress adopts the Lee Resolution severing ties with the Kingdom of Great…
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American Revolution: The Continental Congress adopts the Lee Resolution severing ties with the Kingdom of Great…
American Revolution: The Continental Congress adopts the Lee Resolution severing ties with the Kingdom of Great…
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American Revolution: The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress.
American Revolution: The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress.
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American Revolution: The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress.
American Revolution: The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress.
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George Washington orders the Declaration of Independence to be read out to members of the Continental Army in…
George Washington orders the Declaration of Independence to be read out to members of the Continental Army in…
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American Revolution: The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress…
American Revolution: The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress…
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American Revolution: The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress…
American Revolution: The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress…
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American Revolutionary War: British forces under General William Howe flank and defeat the Continental Army under…
American Revolutionary War: British forces under General William Howe flank and defeat the Continental Army under…
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According to American colonial reports, Ezra Lee makes the world's first submarine attack in the Turtle, attempting to…
According to American colonial reports, Ezra Lee makes the world's first submarine attack in the Turtle, attempting to…
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The Continental Congress officially names its union of states the United States.
The Continental Congress officially names its union of states the United States.
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American Revolutionary War: Nathan Hale volunteers to spy for the Continental Army.
American Revolutionary War: Nathan Hale volunteers to spy for the Continental Army.
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British–American peace conference on Staten Island fails to stop nascent American Revolutionary War.
British–American peace conference on Staten Island fails to stop nascent American Revolutionary War.
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American Revolutionary War: British forces successfully land at Kip's Bay, forcing the Continental Army, which was…
American Revolutionary War: British forces successfully land at Kip's Bay, forcing the Continental Army, which was…
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American Revolutionary War: American forces win the Battle of Harlem Heights after General George Washington orders a…
American Revolutionary War: American forces win the Battle of Harlem Heights after General George Washington orders a…
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Nathan Hale is hanged for spying during the American Revolution.
Nathan Hale is hanged for spying during the American Revolution.