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Battle of Ft. Ticonderoga (NY)
American forces captured the fort in a surprise night attack. First offensive victory for American forces. -
Battles of Concord & Lexington (MA)
1st battle of the American Revolution. Won by the Americans. -
Battle of Bunker Hill (MA)
Great Britain attacked colonists near Boston they also bombed Breed´s Hill before sending troops up 3 times. Bloodiest battle of the war. More colonists turned against the king. -
Battle of Long Island (NY)
The British capture New York City and Long Island from the Continental army. British victory. -
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Battle of Trenton & Princeton (NJ)
British lost control of New Jersey and retreated back to New York. Reasserted American control of New Jersey. Also improved unity within the militia. American victory. -
Battle of Brandywine Creek (PA)
The British seized Philadelphia after this victory. American army forced to retreat. British victory. -
Battle of Saratoga (NY)
Turning point in the Revolutionary War. Victory for Continental army. -
Battle of Charleston (SC)
The British shifted their plan to focus to the southern theater. Caused American troops to surrender. British victory. -
Battle of Cowpens (SC)
Most settling American victory. Led to Cornwallis´ surrender at Yorktown in the fall. -
Yorktown/ Surrender (VA)
Final battle of the American Revolution. Start of the new nations independence, and secured Washington´s reputation as a good leader.
