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The first battle of the Revolutionary War, showed King George III of Britain that American mistreatment will no longer be tolerated, Inspired many more Americans to take arms and join the military -
First Colonial victory in the Revolutionary War, acted as a huge morale boost for the rebel army -
Even though the battle was ultimately lost by the Americans, high British casualties proved that patriotism may be able to overcome the sheer might of the British military -
Written by Thomas Paine, common sense was a pro-revolution article that greatly influenced mass amounts of Americans into taking part in this Revolutionary War -
A document that, as the name implies, declares American Independence from British Rule. The text itself lists complains towards the King as well as American virtues and ideals to justify their revolution and separation. -
A crushing loss for the continental army, forcing the Americans to retreat all the way back to Pennsylvania. Due to this battle the British were in control of New York for the rest of the Revolutionary War -
George Washington lead the continental army across the Delaware River into New Jersey to surprise attack the British. -
Following the crossing of the Delaware River and held in the current capital of New Jersey, the Battle of Trenton was a relatively small battle but held great importance. Besides invigorating the colonial army, control over New Jersey was gained. -
This victory, alongside the Battle of Trenton, won the colonists control over New Jersey and pushed the British back to New York. Morale became high enough that the Americans were confident they could win the war -
This battle was significant because of the French recognition it won. As a result, the colonies were given militaristic and financial support from the French -
Trained by Von Steuben, after the Winter at Valley Forge the American army was reshaped into a well trained, more formidable force than before.
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Officialized American trade with the French and internationally recognized the colonists' independence. Also established an alliance against Great Britain. -
This battle won British control over the south and inflicted heavy casualties onto the American army due in great part to their surrender. -
Ending in a colonial victory, the battle of Springfield ended any British interest in the New Jersey colony -
The most crushing defeat for the colonists in the Revolutionary War, this is because the loss resulted in British victory over the south; it also lead to an attack on North Carolina. -
An American victory over the British that slowed their assault towards North Carolina. British deaths are estimated near 600, while American's only around 72. -
Following the invasion of Charlestown, NC, the Battle of Kings Mountain acted as a crucial victory as the first major American win following that loss. Due to the win the recruitment of British loyalists to fight against the Colonists became difficult, -
The final battle of the American Revolution ended in American victory. This battle cemented independence from the British while winning George Washington his incredible reputation as a leader. -
The Treaty of Paris was written upon the end of the Revolutionary War, finally putting a conclusion to the seven-year-long war. This treaty officially recognized American Independence from the British and won the colonies great Western territory.