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Bunker Hill
This was the first important battle of the American War of Independence. This was a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops. The American forces learning that the British were planing on taking over the hills around Boston, the Americans secretly moved their troops onto Bunker and Breed’s Hill. -
Lexington and Concord
This was the first battle of the Revolutionary War that happened in Massachusetts. British troops moved in from Boston toward Lexington and Concord to take colonists, military supplies, and arrest revolutionaries. -
Trenton
This was a small pivotal battle during the American Revolutionary War. This battle took place in Trenton, New Jersey. This was a bold attack from the U.S. Army on the British. This is when Washington made the decision to cross over the icy Delaware River at night, in small boats, to launch a surprise attack. -
Battle of Saratoga
This was a major a battle during the Revolutionary War that was fought in New York. This battle was very important because 5,898 British soldiers surrendered their arms. -
Battle of Yorktown
This was the very last battle of the Revolutionary War and was fought in seacoast of Virginia. The British General, Lord Cornwallis surrendered his army to General George Washington.
