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Lexington and Concord
Colonel Smith and Lord Percy commanded the British, Barrett and Buttrick commanded the colonies. The strategic advantage was that the colonies were very uplifted and confident that they actually had a chance to win the war. -
Port Ticonderoga
Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen led the colonists. The British commander was Thomas Gage. The importance was it was the first American victory. -
Bunker Hill
Prescott was the leader for the colonies, Pitcairn was the leader for the British. -
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American Revolution
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Battle of Trenton/ Princeton
George Washington led the colonial army and James Wolfe led the British troops. George Washington got his men to fight and get the victory. -
Battle of Saratoga
Gates led the American troops and John Burgoyne led the British military. This was crucial for the colonies because it brought the French to their side. -
Siege of Charleston
Benjamin Lincoln led the colonies and General Cornwallis led the British. Swung the momentum back to the Britians. -
King's Mountain
John Seiver led the colonial army and Cornwallis led the British. This was a huge victory for the colonies, and independence was within reach. -
Battle at Yorktown
George Washington led the American forces and Charles O'Hara led the British troops. This was the end of the war and America had gained independence.
