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Battle of Lexington and Concord
The colonists wen to Lexington and Conord to destroy British supplies. This was the first battle of the Revolutionary War. -
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Battle of Bunker Hill
This was a small battle where the colonists fought the British. Even though the British won, the they lost more men than the colonists did. This battle was a big morale booster for the colonists. -
Battle of Trenton
Colonists win this battle with the sneak attack. This is the first battle the colonists win. -
Battle of Trenton
George Washington leaves their fire burning to trick the British into thinking they're still at their camp site then they drive the British back and capture Princeton, NJ. The colonists win this battle again. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Americans were led by Gates to attack the British and the colonists win again. The colonists have major victories and in this battle they become allies with the French. -
Battle of Vincennes
In Fort Wayne, Indiana there were two battles, the British won the first battle and the colonists won the second battle. -
Battle of Yorktown
Washington moved south, they encountered the British and trapped them along the coast. Both the British and colonists wanted control over the Charleston River. This very important because it was the last battle of the war. The colonists win this war. -
The Treaty of Paris
Britain, Spain, France and the colonists sign a peace treaty in Paris, France. Britain decided not to keep the colonists because of all the trouble it is causing. British divided the land in North America, Britain recieved Canada and the colonists recieved everything east of the Mississippi River.
