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Battle Lexington and Concord
The British came to look weapons and colonists hid them
The first shot was fired in Lexington “shot heard around the world”
The colonists forced them out -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Militia stood their ground through many British charges.
Eventually, militia retreat, only because they were out of ammo
Colonists proved that they could and they would stand up to the British -
Declaration of Independance
The “break up letter” from the colonists to the King
They declare their independence from England
Changes purpose of the war from mistreatment to independence to be a new country. -
Battle of Trenton
The Continental Army was beaten down and on the verge of losing war
Washington and army cross Delaware River to surprise attack the Hessians
They win the battle this boosts morale for soldiers. -
Battle of Monmouth
American army proves they can battle in the open-field against the British, and force the British to retreat.
Last major battle in the North, British will attempt to go South after this -
Battle of Saratoga
TURNING POINT OF THE WAR
American success convinced the French to openly support their cause, which forces the British to fight the war on two front -
Valley Forge
Continental Army survived the long, cold winter with the few resources they had to go around
Friedrich Von Steuben trains the men to be professional soldiers, and teaches them how to beat the British in an open-field battle
