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August 6 – American Revolutionary War – Battle of Oriskany: Loyalists gain a tactical victory over Patriots; Iroquois fight on both sides. August 16 – American Revolutionary War – Battle of Bennington: British and Brunswicker forces are decisively defeated by American troops at Walloomsac, New York.
- 1777 in the United States
Events from the year 1777 in the United States . Incumbents....
- 1777 in Great Britain
Events from the year 1777 in Great Britain . Incumbents....
- 1777 in the United States
2nd edition of Encyclopædia Britannica published. January 3 – American Revolutionary War: American general George Washington defeats British general Charles Cornwallis at the Battle of Princeton. January 12 – Mission Santa Clara de Asís is founded in what is now Santa Clara, California.
Similarly, the Continental Army allowed Black men, including slaves, to serve in 1777. It also guaranteed freedom for slaves that joined the army, though Southern states worked to prevent such an offer.
The Battle of Saratoga is considered the turning point of the American Revolution. The battle was fought in late 1777. It was actually two engagements: the Battle of Freeman's Farm (September 19 [1]) and the Battle of Bemis Heights (October 7 [2] ). The Americans were led by General Horatio Gates.
Oct 23, 2023 · The Articles of Confederation were adopted by the Continental Congress on November 15, 1777. This document served as the United States' first constitution. It was in force from March 1, 1781, until 1789 when the present-day Constitution went into effect.
