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Lexington
They neared the town, they saw 70 minutemen drawn up in lines on the village green. eight minutemen were killed and 10 more were wounded, but only one british soldier lasted 15 minutes. -
Concord
The british marched to concord, where they found an empty arsenal. They fired on marching troops from behind stone walls and trees -
Philadelphia
the loyalties that divided colonists sparked endless debates of the second continental congress. -
Bunker Hill
Colonist held their fire until the last minute and then began to mow down the advancing redcoats before finally retreating. -
New York
The first major battle of the war since the american declaration of independence -
Trenton
small but pivotal battle two detachments were unable to cross the river leaving Washington with only 2,400 men and 3,000 less than planned -
Marquis de Lafayette
Moved troops to south by ship to Chesapeake Bay. made plans to return to Valley Forge -
Saratoga
Burgoyne's strategy was to divide to New England from the southern colonies had started well but slowed due to logisitic problems -
Valley Forge
British forces had captured the American capital of Philadelphia After failing to retake the city, Washington led his 12,000 men army into winter quarters at Valley Forge
