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Battles of Lexington and Concord
This was the first battle of the Revolutionary War. It was fought between British troops and a group of American Minutemen. Paul Revere rode through the town to warn the Minutemen that the British were coming prior to this attack. -
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American Revolution
The American Revolution was fought for a total of 7 years. However, the treaty that officially ended the war, the Treaty of Paris, was not signed until a year after the fighting ceased. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
This was not the first battle of the war, however it was the first major battle. The British underestimated the power and will of the Patriots in this battle, however the British still won. This was an eye opener to the British.
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Battle of Saratoga
This was a major turning point in the war. This was an American victory over the British. It eventually led to the signing of the Treaty of Alliance between the French and Americans. -
Battle of Camden
This battle was a British victory and greatly damaged the morale of the American people. It was an attempt to gain control of the Southern colonies. -
Battle of Yorktown
During this battle, the British forces surrendered to the Americans. This indicated the American victory of the Revolutionary War.
http://www.campaign1776.org/battlefields/yorktown/
