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Lexington and Concord
Kicked off the Revolutionary war. Tensions built between the 13 colonies and Britain had arose. The british marched into concord and Paul Revere rode into the city and said "the British are coming..." -
Battle of Ticonderoga
Not a major battle but was the first American victory. Also gave the army much needed artillery for later battles -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle between the colonists and Britain. The british end up winning this battle due to the lack of ammunition of the colonists -
Battles of Trenton and Princeton
George Washington and his army crossed the icy Delaware and won these 2 major battles. These battle victories assured America mich of New Jersey -
Battle of Saratoga
America winning this battle led to France realizing what the colonists were wanting to do. The frensh then became their allies -
Battle of Yorktown
George washington lead a French army against britain. This is the most important battle of the revolutionary battles. This victory America led to peace with britain -
Battle of Charleston
Was the worst lose of the Revolutionary war. 250+ soldiers were and killed and 3,000 patriots captured -
Battle of Kings Mountain
Gave America control of the carolinas. The british general, fergeson, led a suicidal charge down the mountain.