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Lexington VS. Concord fought. Tension have been building up especially in Massachusetts. British troops attacked the colonies the night of April 18
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The British defeated the Americans. 300 Americans were wounded and 200 were killed.
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Supported the American revolution. Was the major general when France had an alliance with the United Srates.
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The New York and Newjersey campaign. The British held the New York harbor for the rest of the war. It was mainly a battle between George Washington and Howe.
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George Washingtons army, crossed the delaware river to surround the Hessian Garisson. 1500 garissi=on men got captured.
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There were two battles of Saratoga eighteen days apart. They strangthened Gates's army but Gate's surrenedered a few days later.
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The British wanted to occupy the second seat of the continential congress. Washington then unsuccessfully attacked the garisson and Howe gained control over the city.
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The Americans wanted to fight again so tey went bck to New Jersey.
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Cornwallis and his army were captured leading the French to be involved in the war.
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USA and Great Britian ended the war. Year of recognition of American Independence.
