Battles Flashcards
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Lexington and concerd
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It was the first major battle
“ shot heard around the world”
The British lost over 300 men and Americans loss less than 100
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Who helped the American army fight?
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George Washington
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Bunker hill
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Also breeds hill
Defeated by British
It was considered a victory because 1100 British soldiers were killed
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Saratoga
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The turning point of the war Johnny Burgoyne was defeated Benedict Arnold lost The Americans won French joined
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Valley forge
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Lived in small tents and cabins Hundreds died of small poxs Frostbite and starvation VON STEUBEN- made the army tougher and more disciplined Continental amry
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YORKTOWN
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Gen Cornwallis surrendered
Last major battle
The Americans won
They trapped Cornwallis he survived the winter cold and has starvation
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TRENTON
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British and hessians trapped gen George and his 2400 troops
Moved across the icy Delaware river
Attacked the British when the where sleeping
Final won a victory
