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The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The first armed conflict of the War. The British succed in destroying supplies at Concord but suffer from a large number of casualties on the way back to Boston. This was a major propaganda victory for U.S. casualties: U.S.-95 people.
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The Battle of Bunker Hill
The British win the battle, but suffer losses of about 1000 casualties. 400 Americans were killed or wounded. 1/6 of all British officers killed in the War died here. This battle was the only battle in long seige of Boston. -
The Invasion of Quebec
Generals Benedict Arnold and Richard Montgomery attack Quebec prematurely and fail in an attempt to invade Canada. -
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence not only announced the American colonies' freedom from British rule in 1776, but also sets up the founding principals for our country today. -
The Battle of Princeton
The U.S. recovers New Jersey from the British in just 10 days. The British retreat to New York for the rest of the War. -
The Battle of Fort Ticonderoga
Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold capture the fort and 69 cannons. These were dragged 300 miles and used to defend Boston. -
The Battle of Saratoga
This was the turning point of the Revolutionary War. It showed the French that the U.S had some serious strength. General John Burgoyne surrenders 5800 men. -
The Battle of Charleston
The British gain control of South. 5000 Americans surrender. This marks the single largest loss of troops until the Philippines in 1942. -
The Battle of Cowpens
General Nathanael Greene divided his forces and defeated General Edward Cornwallis, who had a much larger army. -
The Battle of Yorktown
With 7800 French soldiers and the French fleet in the harbor, Washington accepts Cornwallis' surrender as major fighting ends.
