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Battles of Lexington and Concord
The two battles were the first military engagements in the the American revolution. The British were after the two patriots named John Hancock and Samuel Adams. Paul Revere went on his famous midnight ride and alerted the patriots that the redcoats were on the move.About 73 colonist were killed in this battle.Tension had been building for about 13 years and the colonist finally hit their breaking point on how much they could take. -
Battle of Ticonderoga
This battle consisted of a small group of colonist that came across a british garrison and looted everything in them. Shortly after this battle them same men boldly took a stand not far away and got the largest ship on Lake Champlain. This battle will be remembered by who it got lead by, Benedict Arnold. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The battle of bunker hill was fought on June 17, 1775. It was during the siege of Boston.During the early stages of the american revolution. -
Battle of Trenton
General George Washington's troops crossed the icy Delaware river on christmas day in 1776. Over the next ten days the General won two crucial battles. Washington made a daring move and it payed off big time. -
Battle of Saratoga
This battle marked the turning point of the revolutionary war for the colonist. Roughly 500 men died on both sides during this battle. Also, the morale turned significantly in the patriots favor. The battle of Saratoga took place in present day Saratoga county New York. -
Battle Yorktown
This battle consisted of General Washington leading the continental army over a british held peer. This siege proved to be the last major battle of the american evolution. This battle was different by the means that the french fought alongside general Washington. -
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