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The Revolutionary war
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord
These battles marked the first shots of the war, and the first sucsess for the colonies. -
Battle of Bunker hill
The british capture a hill overlooking Boston, but sustain heavy casualties. -
The Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge
Loyalists are defeated while trying to cross a bridge, ending British rule in NC. -
The Battle of Trenton
Washington crosses the Delaware river to launch a suprise attack on the British. It is a huge sucsess, and boosts morale for the colonies. -
The Battle of Saratoga
British forces fail to break through the colonist's defenses, and are forced to surrender. -
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
The British sustain heavy casualties while trying to defend a courthouse. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The Main British army is forced to surrender, and the colonists have won. -
Treaty of Paris
The war is officially ended, and the colonies are granted independance.