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Battle of Lexington & Concord
The Battle of Lexington and Concord were the first military engagements. The americans won, beginning of the military violence and it was known as the shot heard around the world -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought on June 17,1775 during the siege of Boston. British victory, despite the loss the colonial forces inflicted significant casualties and provided them with confidence -
Battle of Long Island
The Battle of long island was the first and largest battle of the revolutionary war. General Sir William Howe won the battle -
Battle of Trenton & Princeton
Washington crossed the icy Delaware and won two crucial battles. Washington won, it was important because it inspired soldiers to reenlist and more to join the military -
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Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the war. The Americans won, it was a turning point of the war because the British general John Burgoyne to surrender -
Battle of Vincennes
The Battle of Vincennes of Fort Sackville was a small but significant action of the frontier. George Rogers Clark won the battle, small american force was able to force the British to surrender the fort of sackville -
Battle of Bonhomme Richard vs Serapis
The Bohomme Richard engaged the serapis.The serapis and countess of scarborough surrendered, it was the only naval conflict in the revolutionary war -
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Battle of Charleston
Americans suffer their worst defeat of the revolution that day. General Sir Henry Clinton won, -
Battle of Guilford Courthouse
Generals Daniel Morgan & Nathanael Greene retreat to Virginia, the casualties taken were the final straw in a series of set backs. Cornwallis won, the British suffered significant troop losses during the battle -
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Battle of Yorktown
George Washington begins siege known as the Battle of Yorktown. Cornwallis surrendered to Washington, it was the last major battle
