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Toppling of the King's Tower
In July of 1776, tensions beetween the colonist and Great Britain reached a critical point. In response the colonists pulled down the King's Tower. Pros for Colonist
1. They got 4,000 lbs. of lead from melting the statue
2. Earned respect Cons for British
1. Lost statue
2. Lost respect -
Crossing the Delaware River
On Chirstmas night George Washington and 2,400 troops crossed the icy Delaware River. They were planning to suprise attack the British early Christmas morning. Pros for Colonists
1. Element of suprise
2. Got a lot of supllies
3. Lost no men Cons for British
1. Lost a lot of men
2. Lost a battle -
The British Capture Phiadelphia
In September of 1777, the British captured Philadelphia. After that the Continental Congress was forced to flee. In October George Washington and his troops attacked at nearby Germantown. Pros for British
1. They got Philadelphia
2. Earned respect Cons for Colonists
1. Lost Philadelphia
2. Lost respect -
Battle of Saratoga(SWAG)
Burgoyne faced serious trouble in Saratoga. The british forces he expected did not arrive. The Americans stopped St. Leger's army. Burgoyne made a desperate attack on October 7th. The Americans held firm. On October 17, 1777 General Burgoyne surrendered. The British had failed. Pros for Colnists
1. Won a battlle
2. Earned respect Cons for British
1. Lost a battle
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Molly Pitcher Takes Her Husbands Place
According to legend Molly Pitcher took her husbands place and fought in war on June 28th, 1778. On Febuary 21, 1822 she got recognition for her effort.
