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George Rogers Clark takes forts down Ohio Riv. by surprise (1778-1779) (jan 1, 1778 – jan 1, 1779)

Description:

capture Fort Kaskaskia, Cahokia, Vincennes; in wild Illinois country where Brit only had scattered posts from French; some say this forced Brit to give away region N of Ohio Riv @ Treaty of Paris

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Date:

jan 1, 1778
jan 1, 1779
~ 12 months