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Battle of Lexington and Concord
The significance of these battles was that they were the first battles of the Revolutionary War. -
Meeting of the Meeting of the Second Continental Congress
This was important because this was when they had arranged the continental army and assigned George Washington to be the general of the army. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
This was important because even though the American side lost the bunker they made the British side lose many soldiers to win the battle which in turn gave the American side a huge confidence boost. -
The Failed Seizure of Quebec under Benedict Arnold
This was important because it was the first major loss for the Americans in the Revolutionary War. -
Common Sense Published
This was important because it had helped sway people towards the American side in the Revolutionary War. -
Adoption of the Declaration of Independence
This was important because it set the goals for our nation. -
Battle of Trenton
This was important because General Washington's army beat the Hessian army. -
Washington’s Encampment at Valley Forge
This was important because the British were not expecting the American soildiers to survive the winter so they had the element of suprise. -
Paoli Massacre (Battle of Paoli)
It was important because it was a decisive British victory. -
Battle of Saratoga
This was important because it is considered as the turning point for the Patriots.