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Battle of Lexington and Concord
The British attack concord and Paul Revere goes out to warn cities. Sam Adams and John Hancock also go to warn people that the British are coming. The British end up winning and as many as 3,000 minutemen firing for 18 miles killing only 250 redcoats. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The British win even though the Americans killed many important figures in the British forces. This gave them a good confidence boost. The battle originally fought on Breed's Hill. -
Battle of Long Island
Battle was apart of a British campaign to seize control of New York city and isolated New England from all other colonies. Washington's defeat could have led to the surrender of his entire force, his cleverness allowed him to escape. -
Battle of Saratoga
This Battle convinces the French to become an ally with the Americans. They lend supplies such as, soldiers, money, and other resources to the colonies. British end up surrendering due to the Americans surprise attack. -
Battle of Trenton and Princeton
George Washington and his army crosses the Delaware River on Christmas Day at night. Washington surprises the Hessians and is victorious. Patriots win and gain a huge confidence boost. -
Battle of Vincennes
George Clark attacks Fort Sackville with 170 troops. He killed five captive British allied Indians which secured the surrender of the British. The Americans won and gained Fort Sackville. -
Battle of Bohomme Richard vs. Serapis
The Bohomme Richard met Serapis and fought in the sea. The Bohomme Richard was sailing on the coast of Great Britain. The Patriots won even though the Bohomme Richard sank after the battle. -
Battle of Charleston
Americans surrender to the British. Americans experience worst loss of the war by losing 3000 soldiers and only killing 250 redcoats. -
Battle of Guilford Courthouse
British had a tactical victory but had large losses. The battle was a very pivotal moment in the Revolutionary War. Afterwards, he set out to Virginia. -
Battle of Yorktown
Washington fights Cornwallis at Yorktown, VA. Attacks with 17,000 troops and ends the Revolutionary War. The Treaty of Paris was signed September 3, 1783
