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Recourses
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/battle-of-yorktown-begins
http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/siege-of-yorktown
http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/capture-of-fort-ticonderoga
http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-saratoga
http://www.ushistory.org/us/11c.asp
http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-bunker-hill -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Troops from the British army were sent to get the colonists weapons, the colonies stood up for themselves and fought the troops. The colonists beat the 700 trained British soldiers. -
Battle of Fort Ticonderoga
The fort was captured by the british. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The battle of Bunker Hill took place in 1775. Joseph Warren commanded the colonists militia. 268 British soldiers were killed and another 828 were injured. Joseph Warren died in the battle. -
Battle of Saratoga
This battle took place in upstate New York. The colonists won the battle. Major General Horatio Gates commanded the American colonists. -
Battle of Trenton
Washington lead the colonists over the river to surprise attack the british troops on December 25. The American colonies won. -
Battle of Yorktown
Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington on October 19, 1781. Th French helped America win this battle.
