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Battle of Fort Ticonderoga
The colonist captured Fort Ticonderoga on May 10, 1775. The Green Mountain Boys helped capture the fort also. Ethan Allen was the leader of this group. Cannons and other objects used for war were taken by the colonist which helped them take back Boston. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
The battle was the first military engagement of the American Revolution. The British hoped to capture Samuel Adams and John Hancock. Paul Revere rode in on a horse and warned the people of Boston that the British were coming. 49 colonists were killed in this battle. This battle was caused by the British putting strict laws and a lot of taxes on the colonist. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
This battle took place in 1775. Paul Revere commanded the colonist. The British charged three times during the Battle causing the colonist to retreat. 200 British men and 100 American men were killed including General Warren. -
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Battle of Long Island
This battle was fought in Long Island, New York. The battle was the first major battle of the war. This battle was also known as the Battle of Brooklyn. It was the largest battle of this war. It was a British victory. -
Battle of Trenton
George Washington led the colonists into battle. George Washington led the colonist over the Delaware river before the attack. The attack took place in the morning of December 26. The British were defeated after this attack. This improved the colonists morals after winning the battle knowing they could be free of the British. -
Battle of Brandywine
This battle was fought in Pennsylvania. The colonist were led by George Washington. The British were led by Sir William Howe. More troops fought in this battle than any other. This battle was also the longestest lasting one day battle (11hours). This battle was a British victory. -
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Battles of Saratoga
The battles took place in New York. The battles was the turning point of this war and the British surrendered arms. With the French's help to hold off and fight the British the colonist won. The colonists were led by Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold. It was a turning point because the colonist won and that they had foreigners on their side. -
Battle of Monmouth
This battle was fought in New Jersey. The Americans were commanded by General George Washington. General Cornwallis lead the British troops. British troops started retreating while George's troops pushed forward. the battle was fought is 100 degree weather. Who was victorious in this battle is undecided. -
Battle of Cowpens
This battle was fought in North Carolina. This battle was a turning point in the American reconquest to free South Carolina from the British. The British forces were led by Colonel Banastre. The colonist were lead by General Daniel Morgen. It was a colonist win. -
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Battle of Yorktown
This battle was the last big battle of the the war and the colonist also sided with the French. General Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington. France help the Americans win this battle. General Cornwallis was in charge of the British troops. The Americans won this battle and the British surrendered.
