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Lexington and Concord
It was the first major battle of the war, the British won the battle and easily defeated the Patriots in Lexington. But in Concord the Patriots were able to push back the British. -
Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was considered a victory for the British because they were able to make the colonists retreat. But in another sense the colonists won because they killed hundreds of British soldiers. -
Battle of Saratoga
This battle was another successful victory for the Continental Army because they were able to halt the British and defeat them. This showed that the colonies were a fighting force. -
Battle of Trenton
It was a battle that resulted in the defeat of thousands of Hessians by the hands of George Washington and the Continental Army after they rode across the Delaware River. -
Battle of Yorktown
This was the final battle of the Revolutionary War and it ended with the British surrendering to America. This would lead to America claiming Independence from Britain.
