America - 1777AD
In 1777AD:
The Marquis de Lafayette offered his services to the Continental Congress.
General Burgoyne captured Ticonderoga and defeated the Americans in Pennsylvania.
The British under Howe captured Philadelphia, forcing Congress to flee.
Burgoyne capitulated to Horatio Gates' American forces at Saratoga.
The British under Howe defeated Washington's Continental Army at Brandywine Creek.
The Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the American flag.
Washington's Continental Army spent a hard winter at Valley Forge.
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