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Battle of Bunker Hill in Massachusetts
The Battle of Bunker Hill was the first major battle of the American Revolution, fought in Charlestown. "The heavy losses inflicted on the British in the Battle of Bunker Hill reassured the colonists that the odds against them were not so overwhelming as to deny the prospect of ultimate success." -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was the document that "announced the separation of 13 North American British colonies from Great Britain." -
Battle of Long Island
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Battle of Long Island
The Battle of Long Island was a two-day battle that resulted in a British win. The war resulted in a decrease in American morale and called to question the leadership of Washington. "Losses: American, 300 dead, 650 wounded, 1,100 captured; British and German, 63 dead, 314 wounded." https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Long-Island -
Battles of Trenton and Princeton
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Battles of Trenton and Princeton
The Battles of Trenton and Princeton "a series of engagements won by the Continental Army" in New York. The victories restored American morale and renewed confidence in Washington. -
Siege of Fort Ticonderoga
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Siege of Fort Ticonderoga
The Siege of Fort Ticonderoga was a four-day battle at Fort Ticonderoga that ended with American forces retreating. Congress and Washington were outraged and it served as a source of embarrassment for the colonies, St. Clair, and Philip Schuyler. Losses: American, about 40 dead, 40 wounded, 234 captured; British and Hessian, 35 dead, 150 wounded. https://www.britannica.com/event/Siege-of-Fort-Ticonderoga -
Battle of Bennington
The Battle of Bennington was a battle between militiamen and a British raiding party. The Battle ended in a win for the American forces and "went far in enhancing American morale." Losses: American, some 30 dead, 42 wounded; British and Loyalist, 207 dead, 700 captured. https://www.britannica.com/place/Bennington-Vermont -
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The Battles of Saratoga
The Battles of Saratoga were a series of conflicts that lasted for nearly a month. The Battles of Saratoga are often considered together as a turning point of the war in favor of the Americans. -
Battles of Saratoga
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Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris officially ended the Revolutionary War declaring the colonies as one, independent nation.