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This is importan because it's the first true battle of the American Revolution. It started because there was a shit fired, however it's unknown who made the first shot. Eight colonists died, and later the British were forced to retreat at the North bridge in Concord. -
The was the next battle after the British had burned the White House. Here the American army was defeating Britain by land and water, so the British leader withdrew from the battle. This was important because it showed the increase in Americans motivation, and determination. After this it also increased their morale, and gave them hope. -
