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Lexington and Concord
British tropps went to Lexington and Concord to destroy militia supplies. They wants to cripple American Forces. It was the first battle of the Revolutionary War. -
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Revolutionary War
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The Battle of Trenton
Colonists win with a sneak attack. They wanted to push the British out of NJ. It was a big morale booster. It was also the firs rel battle the colonists win. -
The Battle of Saratoga
Americans led by Gates attacked the British and won. It kept the south connected with NE. It was a major victory for the colonists. France allies with America. -
French Alliance
Starts in 1777-78. Americans and French sign a treaty of aliiance. The French believed the colonists could win. They gave the colonists gave them both military and naval support. -
Battle of Vincennes
Spring of 1778. 2 battles; British win first, colonists win the second. They fought for control of the Ohio River. If Britain won, they would have controlled the West. -
Valley Forge
Winter 1777-78. Soldiers get sick, starve, and die. Colonists don't have the support of the major. Colonists survived and went on to win! -
The Battle of Yorktown
Washington moved south, encounters British, and traps them along the coast. Both wanted control over the Charleston River. It was the last battle for Independence. -
The Treaty of Paris
Britain, Spain, France, and the colonies signed a peace treaty. The British have decided the cost of keeping the colonies is too great. It divided land in North America. It gave Britain to Canada and the colonies everything east of Mississippi River.
