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Battle of Lexington and Concord
Redcats approached Lexington, ran into about 70 minutemen, a shot fired and 8 minutemen lay dead. -
Battle at Fort Ticonderoga
Arnold joined forces with so-called Green Mountain Boys, and took British by suprise. -
Battle at Bunker Hiil
British remained in control of the city, Americans withdraw because of running out of gunpowder. -
Battle at Long Island
First major battle since the Declaration of Independence. -
Battle at Trenton
Washington defeated a Hessian force, huge morale builder for U.S. -
Battle at Saratoga
British Victory, fought again and Americans won, French joined to help. -
Battle at Cowpens
American victory, turning point in the southern campaign. -
Battle at Yorktown
Washington's plan worked, French fleet kept gaurd at Chesapeak Bay.