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Lexington and Concord
American Leader- John Parker
Bristish Leader- Francis Smith
This was an important battle because it was the start of the Revolutionary War. The British succeeded in destroying cannons and supplies in Concord. -
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Fort Ticonderoga
American- Ethan Allen, Green Mountain Boys
British- William Delaplace
The Green Mountain Boys seiged and took over the fort and looted and stole the cannons to fortify Dorchester Heights. -
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Bunker Hill
American Leader- William Prescott
British- William Howe
The British won the battle and gained Pennsylvania, however they lost over 1,000 troops. -
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Trenton/Princeton
American- George Washington
Opponent- Johann Rall
This was a big win for the Continetal Army and really turned the tides on the war. -
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Saratoga
American- Horatio Gates
British- John Burgoyne
This was the biggest turning point in the Revolutionary War, after the victory, the country of France formally recognized the colonists clause and became their ally and helped fight on their side. -
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Siege of Charleston
British- Sir Henry Clinton
Americans- Benjamin Lincoln
The British came out on top and won this battle and acquired the divided state of South Carolina. This was known to be the rebels worst loss in the war. -
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King's Mountain
American- James Johnston
British- Patrick Ferguson
This was a big win for the Patriots as it really boosted their morale. The British leader Ferguson wouldn't surrender so he led his men on a suicidal charge and him and his men were all slaughtered. -
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Yorktown
American- George Washington
British- Lord Cornwallis
This was the final battle in the Revolutionary War in which the Americans and French won. Following the capture of Cornwallis and his men, peace treat negotiations ensued.