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Battle of Lexington and Concord
It was important because it marked the begining of the Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Trenton
Americans sneak attack on the British in the middl of the night. Gives America hope in the war. -
Battle of Princeton
George Washington leaves with his troops in the middle of the night, defeating Cornwallis, capturing Princeton. It boosted morale, and there was a massive jump in volunteer soldiers. -
Battle of Saratoga
Americans surround British General Burgoyne, he surrenders all of his troops. It also convinces France to join America's side in the war. -
Winter at Valey Forge
Colonist soldiers forced to winter outside of Philedalphia. Washington and his troops starve and there is mass dessertion. But, they all didn't die, nor did they give up. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Americans and French trap the British in Yorktown. Cornwallis surrenders his troops making the Americans win the Revolutionary War.
