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American Revolution
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Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was important because it is what started the fighting between the Americans and the British. -
Lexington and Concord
At Lexington and Concord was the first time the minutemen had engaged in the war. -
Saratoga
The British had to surrender 5,700 men, also it was the first time the French and Spanish had officially sided with the Americans. -
British Move the War Down South
The British thought they could get loyalists and slaves on there side. Also they wanted to get the ports to ship troops faster. This helped the Americans because it made the British thin out. -
Yorktown
The battle of Yorktown was important because the surrendered over 8000 men. Also it is what ended the war. -
Charelstown
The British surrendered basiclly there entiere southern army at Charelstown. It was the biggest loss for the Americans so they had to pick up their game to beat the British.
