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Battle of White Plains
On October 28, 1776, the Continental Army suffered heavy casualties in their battle against Howe’s forces at White Plains, New York.
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Battle of Trenton
Washington crossed the Delaware River to attack British forces at Trenton, New Jersey. The surprise raid was a major success.
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Battle of Princeton
Washington defeated the British at Princeton, then established winter quarters at Morristown.
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Goddard printing of Declaration of Independence
Commissioned by Congress, Mary Katherine Goddard printed the first copy of the Declaration of Independence to include the names of the signers.
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Slavery abolished in Vermont
Vermont abolished slavery, followed by Massachusetts in 1783. Gradual emancipation laws were passed between 1780 and 1804 in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey.
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Battle of Brandywine
Washington’s forces were defeated at Brandywine Creek, Pennsylvania.
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British occupation of Philadelphia
After winning the Battle of Brandywine, the British captured Philadelphia on September 26, 1777. The British army finally left the Continental capital almost nine months later on June 18, 1778, following France’s entry into the war.
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British defeated at Saratoga
The first major American victory of the war took place at Saratoga when Continental forces trapped British General John Burgoyne’s army. Burgoyne was forced to surrender on October 17.
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Battle of Germantown
Washington’s army was defeated at Germantown, Pennsylvania.
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Camp at Valley Forge
Washington made camp for the winter at Valley Forge. Washington’s army suffered incredible hardship through the winter, facing disease, cold, hunger, and lack of supplies.