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The battle at Lexington and Concord was a result of local militias defending their arms cache. on April 18, 1775 British troops marched toward Lexington and encountered armed colonists. resulting in a stand of between the colonist and the British troops. 6 colonists died, and the rest retreated. appearing to be a British victory through this battle kick-starting the American Revolution.

https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-lexington-and-concord

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The battle of Bunker Hill manicurist was deemed to be a British victory although they sustained about twist and many casualties compared to the colonists. the resulting sentiment in the colonists was that of pride knowing that they proved they could stand against the British army

https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/bunker-hill

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In New Jersey, the battle of Trenton would be one of the first few battles that colonists won. George Washington implemented a surprise attack on the British. many of whom were captured (ruffly 900). not only did this attack leed to a colonist victory, but it also busted the confidence and morals of Washington men encouraging them to keep fighting throughout the war.

https://study.com/learn/lesson/battle-of-trenton-significance-facts-summary.html#:~:text=The%20Battle%20of%20Trenton%20is,give%20up%20and%20go%20home.

https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/trenton

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the battle of Saratoga was a success for the colonists as it prevented the British from moving forward into more colonial territory. throughout the battle, the colonists showed that they were a great fighting force. this impressed other nations encouraging the signing of treaties with Frans, Spain, and Dutch that would further aid in the war.

https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionarywar/battles/saratoga

https://www.nps.gov/sara/learn/historyculture/battle-of-freemans-farm.htm#:~:text=Battle%20of%20Freeman's%20Farm&text=It%20was%20a%20British%20tactical,advancement%20of%20the%20British%20Army.

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the battle of Cowpens was a major victory for the colonists. majority of the casualties were sustained by the British. this battle proved that the American army/militias were a capable fighting force, and able to face the British.

https://www.nps.gov/cowp/learn/historyculture/the-battle-of-cowpens.htm

https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/cowpens#:~:text=A%20stunning%20example%20of%20military,southern%20colonies%20from%20American%20control.

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In the battle of Yorktown, the colonists defeated the British. the battle eventually became known as the final battle of the American Revolutionary Wars, essentially ending the revolotion. ending with peace negotiations in 1783. after which the American people were freed from British control.

https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/the-revolutionary-war/washingtons-revolutionary-war-battles/the-yorktown-campaign/#:~:text=Supported%20by%20the%20French%20army,and%20gave%20America%20its%20independence.