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American Revolution

American Revolution. 1776. “Common Sense” by Thomas Paine. Jan. 15, 1776 Common Sense published Inspired Colonists to fight the British “When my country, into which I had just set my foot, was set on fire about my ears, it was time to stir. It was time for every man to stir.”. Thomas Paine.

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American Revolution

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  1. American Revolution 1776

  2. “Common Sense” by Thomas Paine • Jan. 15, 1776 • Common Sense published • Inspired Colonists to fight the British • “When my country, into which I had just set my foot, was set on fire about my ears, it was time to stir. It was time for every man to stir.” Thomas Paine

  3. Washington’s Siege of Boston • March 1776 • Washington & his troops attack the British in Boston • Washington drives British from Boston

  4. Declaration of Independence! • Representatives from every colony meet in Philadelphia in June 1776 • Reps discuss declaring independence from Britain • Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration • Approved on July 4, 1776

  5. Washington loses New York, but find success in New Jersey • British Gen. Howe & 32K troops conquer Long Island & Manhattan (Aug.-Oct.) • American teacher Nathan Hale spies on British & is caught • “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country” • Washington retreats to NJ in Nov. ‘76

  6. Trenton & Princeton: The American Spirit • Washington crosses the icy Delaware river on Christmas night ’76 • Defeats British army in Trenton • Lord Cornwallis & reinforcements rally to Trenton • Washington moves away from Trenton & attacks British @ Princeton (Jan. 3, 1777)

  7. Washington crosses the Delaware

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