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Paul Revere’s Ride
Paul Revere rode through Boston to warm the colonists that the redcoats (British soldiers) were coming -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The battles of Lexington and Concord were the first battles in the American revolution -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Actually fought on Breed’s hill, the British charged up the hill three times eventually taking it even though they sustained 1,000 casualties. -
The Declaration of Independence
The document that established our Independence from England was created and signed -
Washington’s Crossing
On the night of Christmas Eve, George Washington sneaked his army across the Delaware to go and fight the Hessians winning the first victory of the war -
Battle of Saratoga
Two battles, fought 18 days apart: the battle of Saratoga was a crucial turning point in the war for the patriots -
Valley Forge
It was the third winter camp for the continental army. It was extremely challenging and shows the tremendous perseverance of the army. -
Battle of Yorktown
In this battle the British army was destroyed and Cornwallis surrendered to Washington.