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This battle had the very first military engagements of the Revolutionary war.
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The night before the battle, Paul rode around Boston to warn people that the British were planning an attack.
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The British won this battle and defeated the American troops.
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The Americans wanted freedom from the British, so they made a document declaring their independence and they sent it to the king of England.
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By crossing the Delaware river with his troops, Washington created a major turning point by striking the British by surprise.
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The Americans won this battle and the British forces surrendered their troops.
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The American troops were captured for six months and some wanted Washington to be replaces.
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The Americans ended the revolution with help from the French troops.