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Battle of Lexington and Concord
The first battle of the Revolutionary War was the battle of Lexington and Concord. Paul Revere alerted everyone that the British were coming. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill took place between the Patriot's and the British took place on Breed's Hill near Bunker Hill. Although the British won, the colonists had gained confidence from how well they fought. -
Crossing the Delaware
Washington took his troops across the Delaware River into Trenton and took the Hessians by suprise. He then led his troops on to Princeton and drove the British out. -
Battle of Saratoga
British General Burgoyne surrenders to General Gates. This was the turning point of the Revolutionary war. -
George Washington becomes President
The Inaguration of George Washington, the first President of the United States.