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Lexington and Concord
Winners- Patrtios.
Significance- battle was the first fought by the patriots against the British, were major warfare occured. -
Bunker Hill
Winner - British
Colonists showed that they could stay in the battle and the only reason they lost was because they ran out of supplies.
British captured Charlestown Pinnensula. -
Dorchester Heights
Winner - Colonists.
It was a desicive action early in the American Revolutionary War, that percipitated the end of the Seige of Boston and the withdrawl of British troops from thta city. -
Declaration of Independence
It was a statement adopted by the continental congress. It was drafted by Thomas Jefferson. -
Battle of Long Island
It was the first major battle of the American Revolutionary War.
The British drove the Americans from Brooklyn and forced them to evacuate New York. -
Battle of Trenton
was fought during the American Revolutionary war and it took place near Trenton, New Jersey. The battle was fought between the Americans against the Hessians and British troops after the Americans lost the battle in New York and were forced to retreat through New Jersey. The battle began on December 25, 1776 and ended on December 26, 1776 -
Battle of Princeton
The Americans outmanoeuvred the British and escaped Cornwallis’ encircling move, although the troops of Mawhood’s two regiments, the 17th and 55th Foot, must be considered the heroes of the battle. It was in the American Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Brandywine
The British and Hessians were left occupying the field having driven the Americans from their position on Brandywine Creek.
It was in the American Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Saratoga
It was the turning point of the Revoluntionary War.
British had won the battles. -
Battle of YorkTown
Winners : The Americans & French
Significance : last bajor land battle in North America of the American Revoluntionary War. -
Treaty of Paris
Winner : Americans.
Significance : It ended the war.