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American Revolution Battles
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The first battle ever fought in the Revolutionary War. It took place in Middlesex Country, NJ, Province of Massachusetts Bay, and Lexington, Concord.
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Ethan Allen lead a large group of Militia early on May 10th, 1775 toward Fort Ticonderoga in New York. They crossed Lake Champlain and surprised the British. The Fort had lots of supplies that the Americans needed. They successfully captured the fort.
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The first Navy engagement during the Revolutionary War. It was a victory for the colonists. The fight took place in Suffolk Country, Massachusetts and is know as The Battle of Chelsea Creek.
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This was an early battle in the revolution and resulted in a British victory. But, they faced heavy loses to the colonists. This battle provided the colonial army with a much needed confidence boost.
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An early battle fought in Quebec City by the British who were defending it and the Colonial army who was invading. The colonists lost the battle along with many men.
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This battle was a very important victory for the British because it gave them control of New York which was a very strategic.
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After George Washington's retreat from New York City, they landed in White Plains. There, British troops drove Washington and his men back even farther.
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This battle ended in a lose for the Continental Army after the British claimed the surrender of Fort Washington on Manhattan Island.
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This was a very small battle that took place in Trenton, New Jersey. Lots of Americans were killed and majority of the Hessian forces were captured.
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A battle that took place in Princeton New Jersey not far from Trenton. The Americans won under General George Washington.
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This was the bloodies battle in the entire American Revolution. It was very important for the Saragota campaign and ended in an American victory.
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Ended in an American victory in New York just 10 miles from Bennington, Vermont. Brigadier John Shark was the commander of the Americans during the battle.
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Between the British and the American Continental Army lead under George Washington. The continental army lost this battle.
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This was a very important victory for the Americans which made the climax of the Saratoga campaign.
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This battle was a big for the Philadelphia campaign. It was fought in Germantown between the British and the Continental army. Along side the Continental army was the 2nd Canadian regiment.
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Burgoyne's and Gate's armies both met at Bemis Heights which is a woods and fought. Benedict Arnold played an important role for the Americans by charged the enemy up on the front lines.
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Under George Washington, the Continental Army attacked the rear of the British as they exited the Monmouth Court House.
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A conflict with local American Patriot militia and the Continental army soldiers trying to hold the city of Savannah against the British.
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Was a major battle that lasted months. It was caused by the British trying to gain control of Southern colonies. The British eventually won the battle when it was Charleston surrendered to them.
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main victory for Britain during the revolution for the southern theater. This gave them much more control in he south.
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A military fight between the Patriot and Loyalist militia's. It happened in South Carolina during the Southern Campaign. It ended in a Patriot victory.
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A fight between Americans and Britain in relation to the Southern campaign. This campaign mostly took place in the Carolina's.
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Fought on March 15th, 1781 at a location which is now Greensboro, North Carolina.
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This was the last major battle that occurred in the Carolina's for the rest of the Revolutionary War. Both Britain and Americans claimed victory on this battle.
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This was the most important battle int eh revolution. This day, George Washington lead 17,000 French and American troops against 9,000 British troops. The Americans and French won this battle.
