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Battle of Lexington and Concord
In this battle there were 700 British soldiers to capture and destroy the colonist military supplies. Paul Revere made it so the colonist knew the British were coming. The importance of this battle is this battle is the first one of the war. This showed the British the Americans are willing to fight in this war. This war was a American victory. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
This battle was an American victory, they decided they will protect their freedom and land. The British tried to control the Charlestown peninsula between the Charles and Mystic rivers. This battle lasted 20 minutes at the least. The importance of this battle is it was the deadliest battle of the war. This war showed the world this war won't be a quick and easy win for the British or Americans. -
Battle of Long Island
There wasn't a certain amount of soldiers, but historians believe there were 10,000. 1,407 were wounded, captured, or missing. 312 were killed in this battle. This battle was a British victory, they took control over New York and Long Island. The Americans had to retreat to Pennsylvania. -
Battle of Trenton and Princeton
This battle is a American victory against the British. This is two different battles in the timespan of 10 days the Americans won 2 battles. Only 2 soldiers died in these battles. This was a surprise attack on the British. The importance of this battle is the British lost control of New Jersey and George Washington and crew crossed the Delaware. -
Battle of Saratoga
This battle is a American victory over the British. The British surrender to George Washington and his militia. The American casualties are 300 wounded or dead. This is the turning point of the war. This war is important because this war convinces France to be partners and help the American troops. -
Battle of Vincennes
This battle is an American victory as well. The Americans capture the Fort Sackville. There wasn't many casualties other than 5 soldiers died from a tampered cannon. The cannon was tampered or messed with by the British soldiers. -
Battle of Bohomme Richard vs. Serapis
This is a Naval win for the Americans'. The battle was fought in the east coast of England. The French and Spanish helped the Americans win the battle. This battle lasted for three hours and thirty minutes. The ship was commanded by John Paul Jones. -
Battle of Charleston
This is a British Victory. This is the worst defeat for the Americans. Major General Benjamin Lincoln surrenders to British Lieutenant General Sir Henry. The Americans suffer major casualties. 250 patriots killed and 3,000 patriots captured. -
Battle of Guilford Courthouse
This battle is a British victory over the Americans. 550 soldiers in total were dead and wounded. 1,900 British soldiers under Cornwallis went offensive against Greene's 4,400 - 4,500 colonial soldiers. The importance of this battle is the casualties, which caused their defeat in the war. -
Battle of Yorktown
This is a American victory. This is the end of the Revolutionary War. The British and German surrender to George Washington. He won against General Lord Charles Cornwallis in a decisive victory. This is the most important battle of this war.
