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The Batt of Lexington and Concord
The British commanders were Lt. General Hugh Perry and Major John Pitcairn. The leaders for the US colonies were Colonel James Barrett, and Colonel John Buttrick. The importance of the battle was that the first shot of the Revolutionary War took. Place at this battle. -
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Battle of Fort Ticonderoga
Major General John Burgoyne commanded the British. Major General Arthur St Clair commanded the Americans. This fort protected New York and New England from British invasion fromm Canada. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
General William Howe commanded the British. General William Prescott commanded the Americans. The importance is, even though the Americans lost, that it gave the Americans confidence because the only reason they lost was because of a lack of ammunition. -
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Battle of Trenton/Princeton
The commander for the Americans was General George Washington and the commander for the British was Charles Mawhood. The importance of these battles was that they served as confident boosters. After these battles, the Americans believed they could win the war. -
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Battle of Saratoga
The British troops were led by General John Burgoyne. The Americans were led by Horation Gates and Benedict Arnold. This battle was considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War. This was when France entered the war to help support the Americans. -
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The Siege of Charleston
Sir Henry Clinton led the British while Benjamin Lincoln led the Americans. The British's victory here caused them to get over confident thinking they had conquered the Carolinas. -
Battle of King's Mountain
The British forces were led by Patrick Ferguson and the Americans were led by William Campbell. The importance of this battle was that the British found out that the south was not in support of the British. -
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Battle of Yorktown
Lord Charles Cornwalls was the leader of the British forces and George Washington was the leader of the American Colonies. The importance of this battle was that the British surrendered and ended the Revolutionary War.