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Lexington/Concord
Lexington and Concord was a huge victory for the Patriots. It helped raise morale and gain followers. -
Battle of Fort Ticonderoga
The Battle of Fort Ticonderoga because not only was it a morale boost winning in Ticonderoga, and the Patriots also were able to capture canons to use later on -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Although the Americans lost at Bunker Hill, it gave them a huge confidence boost because they were inexperienced and untrained, however, they were able to inflict huge casualties against the trained British army. -
Common Sense
Common Sense was an important pamphlet in American history because it convinced many Americans to join the war effort. -
Declaration of Independence
It was the document that officially stated that the colonies were independent from the British. -
Battle of New York
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Battle of Trenton
Washington's army defeated the Hessians resulting in a huge boost of morale after defeating such a strong army. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was important because it convinced other countries that the Americans were worth helping. This resulted in the French and the Spanish helping the Americans in their fight against the British. -
Valley Forge
Valley Forge was important because that was where the American soldiers were trained to become real threats while fighting. They were taught by the German Baron von Steuben. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Americans trap the British and forced them to surrender, ending the Revolutionary War. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was an extremely significant document because it officially ended the Revolutionary war declaring the colonies as their own country.