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Where was the battle of lexington and concord?

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Lexington and concord, massachusetts

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When was the battle of lexington and concord?

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April 19, 1775

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What were some important details about the battle of lexington and concord?

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  • first battle of american revolution
  • British troops were marching to concord to take colonists military suplies
  • many british were killed
  • “shot heard round the world” began the revolution
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What were the results after the battle of lexington and concord?

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British won in lexington, but the americans won in concord and forced the british back to boston

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When was the battle of bunker hill?

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June 17, 1775

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What are some important details about the battle of bunker hill?

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americans proved to the british that they could fight against them
Took place on breeds hill, not bunker hill
Being on top of a hill helped the americans put up a good fight
Americans were able to hold over large, well trained british army until they ran out of ammunition
Over 1,000 british soldiers were killed

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What were the results after the battle of bunker hill?

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British won, but Americans proved they could put up a good fight

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When was the battle of saratoga?

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June 1777

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Where was the battle of saratoga?

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Saratoga, New York

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What are some important details about the battle of saratoga?

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Americans proved to the french that they could beat the british
French joined the war to help the Americans
British general burgoyne surrendered
Americans won after losing many battles in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania

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What are the results after the battle of saratoga?

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Americans won; forced British general and 5,000 soldiers to surrender

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When was Vally Forge?

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Winter 1777-1778

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Where was Vally Forge?

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Valley Forge, Pennsylvania (20 miles from Philadelphia)

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What are some important details about Valley Forge?

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Continental army survived after being cold and starving
Made them tougher and more well trained
Soldiers lived in tents and small cabins
Hundreds died from smallpox, frostbite,and starvation
British army had control of Philadelphia, spent winter in warm homes

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What was the result after the winter at Valley Forge?

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Americans became a stronger, more well trained, disciplined army

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When was the battle of yorktown?

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Summer, 1781

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Where was the battle of yorktown?

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Yorktown, Virginia

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What are some important details about the battle of yorktown?

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Last major battle of American Revolution
British general cornwallis surrendered to general general Washington
British army was trapped on a peninsula
French naval blockade prevented British navy from helping trapped army

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What was the result after the battle of yorktown?

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Americans won, defeated one of the most powerful armies in the world

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Where was the battle of bunker hill?

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Charlestown, Massachusetts