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Redcats approached Lexington, ran into about 70 minutemen, a shot fired and 8 minutemen lay dead.
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Arnold joined forces with so-called Green Mountain Boys, and took British by suprise.
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British remained in control of the city, Americans withdraw because of running out of gunpowder.
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First major battle since the Declaration of Independence.
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Washington defeated a Hessian force, huge morale builder for U.S.
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British Victory, fought again and Americans won, French joined to help.
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American victory, turning point in the southern campaign.
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Washington's plan worked, French fleet kept gaurd at Chesapeak Bay.