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Lexington and Concord
Colonists: Militia British: John Parker
These were the first military engagements of the Revolution. British military were trying to march into Boston and take colonial military supplies. -
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Fort Ticonderoga
Commanding officers: Ethan Allen, Benedict Arnold, William Delaplace
This battle impeded communication between northern and southern British units. Forced British to withdrawal from Boston. -
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Bunker Hill
Commanders: William Prescott (Col), William Howe (Brit)
This Battle showed the militia could stand up to an army and that the British had to have more cautious battle plans. -
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Trenton/ Priceton
Commanders: George Washington, Johann Rall
Washington led his army across the Delaware river and defeated the unsuspecting Hessians. This win inspired rebels in the colonies. -
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Siege at Carleston
Leaders: Sir Henry Clinton, Benjamin Lincoln
Charleston was surrendered to the British -
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King's Mountain
Leaders: James Johnson, Patrick Ferguson
This victory greatly raised the patriots morale -
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Yorktown
Leaders: George Washington, Lord Cornwallis
This battle resulted in the surrender of Cornwallis and defeat for the british.