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Battle of Lexington & Concord
"Shot hear round the world"
First battle of the revolution Picture source:http://americanmilitaryhistorypodcast.com/battle-of-lexington-and-concord/ -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Colonial loss
British had a BIG death toll; inflicted heavy casualties Picture source:https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Bunker-Hill -
Battle of Trenton
Washington leads troops across the Delaware at night- surprise attack! Win boots American morale and people begin to join the army. Image source:https://www.britishbattles.com/war-of-the-revolution-1775-to-1783/battle-of-trenton/ -
Battle of Saratoga
"Turning Point!" France joined colonists side
Franklin convinces France to sign Treaty of Paris Image:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battles_of_Saratoga -
Battle of Valley Forge
Camped outside of Philadelphia
Lacked supplies
Symbol of hardships they face during war I
mage:https://www.britannica.com/place/Valley-Forge-historical-area -
Battle of Yorktown
Lost battle
Cornwalls surrenders to Washington Image:http://americaslibrary.pbworks.com/w/page/68844844/Battle%20of%20Yorktown%20in%20Primary%20Sources -
Treaty of Paris
Officially ends revolution
British surrender on land
Britain must recognize American Independence Image:http://www.benjamin-franklin-history.org/treaty-of-paris/
