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Battles of Concord & Lexington
The British Army set out to capture Samuel Adams and John Hancock as well as destroy the Americans' store of weapons. The battle was an American victory. -
Battle of Fort Ticonderoga
The British troops reached a place of safety at Fort Ticonderoga and stayed there. During the night, American troops launched a surprise attack against the British. The battle led to an American victory. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
British forces were planning to send troops to Charlestown. The colonial army occupied Bunker Hill, and the British attacked them. The battle led to a British victory. -
Battle of Long Island
British soldiers smashed the American militia's camps with cannonball fire. Washington retreated the American army. The battle led to a British victory. -
Battles of Trenton & Princeton
Hessian and American troops were stationed in New Jersey. During the night, Washington and his men crossed the Delaware River during a freezing storm and attacked the Hessians. The battle led to an American victory. -
Battle of Brandywine Creek
William Howe had a plan to take Philadelphia. Washington led his army to block all fords across the Brandywine. However, the British troops attacked the American troops that remained near the Quaker meeting house at Chadds Ford. The battle led to a British victory. -
Battle of Saratoga
The opposing armies met at an abandoned farm near Saratoga, NY. The British troops forced the Americans to pull back. The battle led to an American victory. -
Battle of Charleston
The British shifted their focus to the Southern Colonies after failing to take Philadelphia. The British cut Charleston off from relief, and began a siege. The battle led to a British victory. -
Battle of Cowpens
Before sunrise, the British emerged from the woods in front of the American position. A battle ensued, and the Americans shot at the British. The British soldiers started to flee, before calling a retreat. The battle led to an American victory. -
Battle of Yorktown
The French government had sent over French troops to help the Americans. The American and British troops fought near Chesapeake Bay and the British were defeated. The British surrendered.