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Bunker Hill
Win by Colonists
Momentum- the colonists gained confidence by standing up to the British when no one else wanted
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Declaration of Independence
Win by Colonists
Change the nature of the conflict by cutting ties with Britain and guaranteeing war. -
Battle of Brooklyn
Win by British
Momentum: British defeated the Americans and 1,000 casualities sufffered while only 400 men of British suffered and the British, thanks to General Howe took over and captured New York City. -
Battle of Trenton
Win by Colonists
Nature- victories re-established American control of New Jersey and greatly improved the moral and unity of the colonial army and military. -
Battle of Saratoga
Oct. 7, 1777
Win by British in September
Win by Colonists in October
Nature: Although the British won the first battle of Saratoga, the Colonists came back with a win and came the relationship for France and America to become allies. -
Battle of Cowpens
Win by Colonists
Momentum: Americans dominated the British at Cowpens, providing the colonists with a morale boost. -
Battle of Yorktown
Win by Colonists.
Resolution- victory at Yorktown ended fighting in the American Colonies. Peace negotionations began in 1782.
