Battles of the American Revolution

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  1. 4. Fought in South Carolina, the British effort to secure loyalist support in the south is a failure.
  2. 7. This battle resulted in the biggest defeat to British morale that forced General Cornwallis to retreat to the North. Hint: it was fought in South Carolina.
  3. 9. First important Battle of American independence. Known also as the Battle of Breed's Hill
  4. 10. This battle was known as the "shot heard around the world" Battle of ________ and Concord.
  5. 11. This war left Britain in tons of debt.
  6. 12. What we call those who fought for American independence.
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  1. 1. He was the commander of the American troops during the American Revolution.
  2. 2. This was the last and final battle of the American Revolution. It was fought in Virginia and led Cornwallis to surrender.
  3. 3. A decisive victory for the British in New York, giving the British control of New York for the rest of the war.
  4. 5. What we call those who supported the British in the Revolutionary War.
  5. 6. This battle was fought in New York and was known as "the turning point" of the war.
  6. 7. This battle was the first victory for the colonists that boosted their morale and forced the British to retreat back to Boston. Battle of Lexington and ________
  7. 8. Washington leads a surprise attack on the British army in New Jersey, giving the patriots a much needed victory before winter.