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Lexington and Concord
1st military campaign that proved colonial militias could defeat defeat stronger British force. -
Fort Ticonderoga
It impeded communication between northern and southern units of the British Army, and gave the nascent Continental Army a staging ground for the invasion of Quebec later in 1775 -
Bunker (Breed's Hill)
The victor was the British althought they suffered heavy losses. The British captured the bunker, but it again showed that colonist were able to hurt the British. -
Seige of Charleston
The British who were killed or wounded outnumbered the Patriot casualties five to one. Showed colonists power. British later took control on May 9, 1780. After burning the town. -
Trinton/Princeton
The victories reasserted American control of much of New Jersey and greatly improved the morale and unity of the colonial army and militias. Also Washington captured Princeton on Jamuary 3rd. -
Saratoga
The second battele of Saratoga was fought in Bemis Heights, this American victory proved to be a major turning point in the Revolutionary War. -
King's Mountain
Was an important American victory during the Revolutionary War. The battle was the first major patriot victory to occur after the British invasion of Charleston, SC in May 1780. -
Cowpens
The colonists won, this battle again shows the strength of the colonists and is another big step toward winning the revolution. -
Yorktown
This battle led to the colonies recieving there independince from the British. The colonist won with help from 5,000 French soldiers. The colonists were led by Washington.
