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Battles of Lexington and Concord
First Revolutionary Battle.
the two patriots were hoped to be captured were John Adams and Paul Revere.
one lantern would be hung in the highest point in the city, if the British were marching out of the city by Boston Neck, and two lanterns would be hung if they were crossing the Charles River
For the colonists, 49 were killed, 39 were wounded, and five were missing.
In the event leading up to the battle was that the colonists were angry about the unfair taxes.
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Battle of Bunker Hill
under the command of Colonel William Prescott.
about 3 charges were made from the British.
200 killed and more than 800 wounded. More than 100 Americans perished, while more than 300 others were wounded. -
Battle of Trenton
Led by George Washington.
Washington crossed the icy Delaware.
launched the attack on Christmas day.
Americans took prisoners, arms and supplies but quickly withdrew after winning the Battle of Princeton. -
Battle of Saratoga
fought in New York.
was the battle that convinced the French to provide soldiers and aid to the Americans. -
Battle of Yorktown
final battle of the american reverlotion
General Washington had cornered general Cornwallis against the Atlantic ocean, leading to his surrender and peace negotiations
