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Lexington and Concord
Thomas Gage found out that there was a shipment of weapons in Concord. -
Lexington and Concord
Paul Revere and William Dawes( sons of Liberty members) rode on horseback telling the citizens that the regulars were coming. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Benedict Arnold defeated the British at Fort Ticonderoga then made their way to Breed's Hill to fight the British. -
Dorchester Heights
George Washington moved to Dorchester Heights to see what the British were up to then when William's men woke up the next morning Howe retreated to Canada. -
Battle of Long Island
The British came in ships toward Long Island where General Washington was waiting. -
Battle of Trenton
The Hessians were celebrating the holiday when a messenger gave the leader a note saying that the Americans are coming. -
Battle of Saratoga( the turning point)
John Burgoyne would invade from Canada, recapture Fort Ticonderoga, and sweep south to Albany. However Howe turned towards Philadelphia,when the members of the Continental Congress fled.