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 British marched west of Boston to seize colonists munitions at Concord  British had a total of almost 1,800 Lexington soldiers compare to almost 4,000 American militia and Concord  British took most of Lexington but were turned back by the Americans and Capt. John Parker using guerrilla fighting style.

 Americans occupied Bunker Hill.  British attacked on Breed’s Hill but their plan was complex and they Battle of underestimated the Americans.  Britain forced Americans to withdraw Bunker Hill and won but suffered heavy losses  British losses in the first 2 battles equaled 1/4 of the army in Boston; proved the war would last longer than expected  Followed Washington’s retreat from NY.  At Trenton, his army crossed the Delaware River on early Christmas morning, 1776. They caught the British Trenton/Princeton & Hessians off guard taking over 1,000 hostages with 0 American casualties.  At Trenton, on Jan. 3, 1777 Washington was victorious against the British.  Both victories boosted American spirits.  Britain planned to take control of the Hudson River Valley, cutting the patriots in New England from the other colonies. Battle of  3 British generals were to meet in NYC.  B. Arnold & H. Gates’ men won victories Saratoga and forced a British surrender.  The victory was a turning point which later led to European allies (France and Spain) fighting with the Americans. Background/Factual Interesting Info from Date/Location/ Topic Information the Poster Outcome (importance)

 Washington’s army spent the winter of ‘77-’78 camped here in Pennsylvania.  Soldiers lived in poorly made tents.  They lacked proper clothing, food, and supplies Valley Forge  It was known as the “Winter of terrible suffering”  Baron von Steuben trained the soldiers.  Lafayette suffered with the Americans.  The men who endured used it as a fuel to encourage them in the future.  John Paul Jones led 4 ships, including Battle of his U.S.S. Bonhomme Richard against 2 British ships, led by the H.M.S. Serapis. Flamborough Head:  Americans were aided by a French ship  Jones was able to force the Serapis to USS Bonhomme surrender. He told the Brits “I have not Richard vs. yet begun to fight!” when demanded to surrender. HMS Serapis  The battle was an embarrassment for the British Navy and made Jones a hero.  In late March, 1780, the British turned their attention to the Southern colonies.  The port was attacked and it forced the Siege of surrender of 4,500 patriots.  It was greatest loss of American Charleston manpower and equipment of the war.  It gave the British almost complete control of the South.

 Washington met the British in VA with 3 armies: his, one led by Lafayette, and a French army  The French navy blocked the British Battle of retreat and supplies at Chesapeake Bay. Yorktown  The British surrendered.  Motivated the negotiation of the Treaty of Paris to end the war due to its unpopularity in Great Britain.