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What was the battle of Trenton? |
The Battle of Trenton-On December 26th, Washington's Army crossed the Delaware and surprised the British at Trenton. The main attack was made by 2,400 troops under Washington on the Hessian Garrison. Washington's troops acheived total surprise and defeated the British forces. The American victory was the first of the war, and helped to restore American morale. |
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What was the battle of Saratoga? |
The Battles of Saratoga were a series of battles that culminated in the Battle of Saratoga and the surrender of British General John Burgoyne. This decisive victory by the Americans was a turning point of the Revolutionary War. |
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What happened in May 1778? |
Spain declared war on England, French and British formed an alliance. |
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What happens in October 1781? |
The British surrendered in Yorktown. |
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What happened in April 1783? |
Treaty of Paris is signed by Britain, formally recognizing the independence of the United states. It set borders of the U.S west to the Mississippi River. |
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What was the battle of Moore's Creak Ridge? |
In the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge in North Carolina on February 27, 1776, during the Revolutionary War (1775-83), American forces defeated the British. The victory ended British authority in North Carolina and provided an important boost to Patriot morale. Within two months of the American victory, on April 12, 1776, North Carolina became the first colony to vote in favor of independence from Britain. |
