Section 4
The First Year of the War: 1775-1776
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The American Military Forces
The Second Continental Congress established the Continental Army in June 1775 and elected George Washington as Commander-in-Chief.
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Britain's War
For the British, maintaining effective leadership was a greater challenge than raising troops, leading them to crippling losses.
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Quebec, New York, and New Jersey
In the early stages of the American Revolution, battles over Quebec, New York, and New Jersey played an important role in the war.