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The battle of Lexington and Concord
Tension continued to grow between the residents of the 13 colonies and the british authorities. This let to the start of the revolution -
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Revolutionary war
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Battle of Bunker Hill
Despite their loss, the inexperienced colonial forces inflicted significant casualties against the enemy, this battle took place during the siege of Boston, and the early stages of the revolution. -
New York Revolutionary War
This was a series of battles in 1776 and the winter months of 1777 for control of New York City and the state of New Jersey during the American Revolutionary War between British forces under General Sir William Howe and the Continental Army under General George Washington. -
Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton was a small but pivotal battle during the American Revolutionary War. Around 3,800 took part in this battle -
Battles of Saratoga
The battle of Saratoga was the climax of the saratoga campaign. The American forces were beaten by the british. -
Philadelphia
The Philadelphia campaign was a British initiative in the American Revolutionary War to gain control of Philadelphia, which was then the seat of the Second Continental Congress. This was a pretty big deal at the time. -
Valley Forge
Valley Forge functioned as three of eight military encampments for the Continental Army's main body, commanded by General George Washington. -
Siege of Yorktown
Also known as the battle of Yorktown, led by General Washington, 17,000 French soldiers fought 9,000 British soldiers -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris, signed in Paris by representatives of King George III of Great Britain and representatives of the United States of America, which ended the war. -
Marquis De Lafayette
Known in the United States simply as Lafayette, was a French aristocrat and military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War, commanding American troops in several battles, including the Siege of Yorktown.