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Continental Army is Formed
In June 1775, the Continental Army was formed. George Washington was appointed the commander and soon men started to enlist. Even though the number of troops never outnumbered 17,000, America's army was more organized and prepared for battle, which is why this event is important.
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Defeating the Hessians
The Americans planned a surprise attack on Hessian mercenaries. This is important because it proved to the British army that they were much stronger than they had thought. The defeat also began to attract new recruits to the Continental Army. -
The Battle of Saratoga
One of the most important reasons this battle was significant in the American Revolution was that it made many people start thinking and believing that the Patriots had a chance to win the battle against the British, causing many European nations to start siding with the Patriots. -
John Paul Jones Captures the Serapis
John Paul Jones and his crew on the Bonhomme Richard defeated the British ship, Serapis. Even though the American ship sunk, they were able to ride away on the Serapis, because the British captain surrendered. This event is important because the Americans had beaten the best navy in the world, sparking hope among many Americans and angering the British leaders.
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Battle of Kings Mountain
In this hard battle, the Americans crushed the British, killing most of the 1,000 troops. This was one of Britain's biggest losses, hinting to everyone who would most likely win the war, which is why it is significant in the American Revolution. -
Cornwallis Surrenders
When Cornwallis surrendered his 8,000 troops to the Americans, allowing the Battle of Yorktown to be an American victory, it caused Britain's leaders to start discussing a peace treaty, which is why this event was important in the American Revolution.
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