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Battle of Lexington and Concord
It took place in Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts. The Americans won the battle. Tensions had been building for many years between residents of the 13 American colonies and the British. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
It took place in Boston, MA. The British won the fight. The battle actually took place on Breed's Hill. It was one of the bloodiest battles of the American Revolution. -
Battle of Long Island
The British won the battle. This battle was also know as The Battle of Brooklyn. There were 20,000 British soldiers. There were 10,000 American soldiers. -
Battle of Trenton
The American's won the battle. The British's wore red coats and leather crested helmets. The American continental Army wore blue uniform coats, but the militia continued in rough clothing. Both sides had muskets, bayonets and cannons. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Americans won the battle. The battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the American Revolution. The american victory convinced the French government to formally recognize the colonist’s cause and enter the war as their ally. Saratoga is a corruption of an Indian word from the Mohawk language. -
Battle of Monmouth
It took place in New Jersey. 10,000 British troops fought against 11,000 Americans. Known as the Battle of Monmouth courthouse. No one won the battle. -
Battle of Cowpens
The battle was fought in Cherokee County. The Americans won the battle. Fought as a part of the campaign in the Carolina's. It was an engagement between American Colonial forces. -
Battle of Yorktown
It ended on October 19,1781. The Battle of Yorktown was also called the Siege of Yorktown. It is considered the last major land battle of the American Revolutionary War. The battles of Saratoga and Yorktown were two major turning points in the Revolutionary war.
