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1 Battles of the American Revolution Recap

2 Battle of Long Island-1776 British Victory  Nathan Hale becomes a hero! – “My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my country!”

3 Battle of Trenton-1777 American victory! – G.W. leads the Americans in a surprise attack against the British! Christmas Day ambush! Capture over 900 Hessians!

4 Battle of Saratoga-1777 Turning point of the war! – Americans block the British Three Prong Attack on NY

5 Bonhomme Rich vs. the Serapis-1779 American victory – naval battle --- say what!? John Paul Jones becomes hero! – “I have not yet begun to fight!”

6 Battle of Camden -1780 British Victory! – Gen. Gates puts inexperienced young soldiers in front line.

7 Battle of Yorktown- 1781 Last battle of the American Revolution – British surrender- General Cornwallis – French alliances show up ;)

8 Treaty of Paris, 1783 Official end to the American Revolution


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