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Lexington And Concord
Who: The British soldiers and American colonists
What: The British army was headed towards Lexington and Concord to capture rebel arms
When: April 19, 1775
Where: Lexington and Concord
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Bunker Hill
Who: The British soldiers and American colonists/militia
What: The British were being surrounded by over a thousand American militia. Because of this, they decided to go to two hills. Bunker Hill and Breeds Hill. The Americans heard about this plan and went to guard the hills.
When: June 17, 1775
Where: Bunker Hill and Breeds Hill
Why: The British were trying to keep control of the city but couldn't. -
Trenton
Who: George Washington, soldiers
What: George Washington ferried soldiers across the Delaware and attacked at Trenton.
When: December 26, 1776
Where: Long Island, Trenton
Why: Stun the British, take supplies and regain America's self-confidence. -
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Battles Of Saratoga
Who: The American and the British
What: This battle was a vital victory for America. These were battles where there were more casualties.
When: September 19, 1777 - October 17, 1777
Where: Freeman's farm, Bemis Heights
Why: British general Burgoyne had a plan to split the colonies so the British could win the battles. He ended up on his own. -
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Articles Of Confederation
Who: American colonists
What: This was like the first constitution of America.
When: First State - December 16, 1777, Last State - February 2, 1781
Where: All of America
Why: The people wanted to be able to be independent. -
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Winter At Valley Forge
Who: George Washington, Americans, British
What: Was the place that America camped
When: Winter of Dec. 19, 1777- Jun 19, 1778
Where: Valley Forge
Why: they could be close enough to the British to watch them but also far enough away so they would have warning if the British decided to attack. -
Yorktown
Who: The British and the Americans
What: The last battle of the Revolutionary War. The British surrendered and considered a peace treaty.
When: October 19, 1781
Where: Yorktown
Why: British started thinking they would lose the war after around 8000 British troops surrendered.