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Battles of Lexington and Concord
British troops marched to the towns of Lexington and Concord to find and destroy american militia supplies. It is important because it is thhe first battle of the war. -
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Revolutionary War
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Battle of Bunker Hill
This battle happened because the americans occupied British territory. It is important because it was a big morale booster for the american patriots. -
Battle of Trenton
This battle happened because the colonists wanted to push the British troops out of New Jersey. It was important because it was a big morale booster for the colonists, and was the first reall battle that they won. -
Battle of Princeton
This battle happened to push the british troops out of New Jersey completely. It was important because the colonist captured a town and vital militia supplies. -
Battle of Saratoga
What happened is that the americans attacked the British. The reason they did this to keep the South connected with New England. It was important because it was a major victory for the colonists and it is also when the french joined the colonists to fight the British. -
Valley Forge
Valley forge happened because the colonists didnt have the support of large cities, which would supply food and shelter. it is important because it shows the colonists will and how much they are willing to give to win this war, and their freedom. -
Battle of Vincennes
This battle was a fight over control of the Ohio River. It was important because if britian won they would have control of the western colonies. So the colonists fought to keep their control. -
Batte of Yorktown
This battle happened because both the british and colonist wanted contol over charlseton harbor. It was important because it was the most important battle of the war and was the last one in gaining indeoendence.
