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It was important because it marked the begining of the Revolutionary War.
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Americans sneak attack on the British in the middl of the night. Gives America hope in the war.
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George Washington leaves with his troops in the middle of the night, defeating Cornwallis, capturing Princeton. It boosted morale, and there was a massive jump in volunteer soldiers.
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Americans surround British General Burgoyne, he surrenders all of his troops. It also convinces France to join America's side in the war.
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Colonist soldiers forced to winter outside of Philedalphia. Washington and his troops starve and there is mass dessertion. But, they all didn't die, nor did they give up.
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The Americans and French trap the British in Yorktown. Cornwallis surrenders his troops making the Americans win the Revolutionary War.
