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The Battle of Lexington and Concord
This battle had the very first military engagements of the Revolutionary war. -
Paul Revere's Ride
The night before the battle, Paul rode around Boston to warn people that the British were planning an attack. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The British won this battle and defeated the American troops. -
The Declaration of Independence
The Americans wanted freedom from the British, so they made a document declaring their independence and they sent it to the king of England. -
Washington's crossing
By crossing the Delaware river with his troops, Washington created a major turning point by striking the British by surprise. -
The Battle of Saratoga
The Americans won this battle and the British forces surrendered their troops. -
Valley Forge
The American troops were captured for six months and some wanted Washington to be replaces. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The Americans ended the revolution with help from the French troops.