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2nd continental congress what did it do.
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created army & washington as commander in chief
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why was GW chosen
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good planer, good leader ship skills, physical pheatures, from the south
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high point
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york town
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low point
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valley forge
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battle of trenton?
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general washington crossed the delaware river on christmas night and surprised the british/hessions
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significances of "the battle of trenton"?
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morale boost for americans (they thought they could win the war)
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benedict arnold?
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american general turned traitor
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why did benedict arnold trade sides?
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his wife was a loyalist & underappreciated (not rewarded enough for accomplishments)
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occupied philadelphia for the winter of 1777-1778
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britain (general howe)
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americans lost here, forced washington retreat to valley forge
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Brandywine/Germantown 1777
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saratoga 1777. who won? general?
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americans. gates.
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turning point in war
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saratoga 1777
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how many britishgenerals showed up at saratoga 1777
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1 of 3
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where was howe during saratoga 1777
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philly
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americans traded with?
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france
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france gave america
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supplies, troops, money
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fought for americans
and helped washington train soldiers |
Marquis de Lafayette
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