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What were the colonist fighting for in their battle to become independent from the british?
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It was taxation without representation through parliament it was about taxation without representation through parliament
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In the battle of Saratoga what were they fighting for?
In the battle of saratoga, they were fighting for independence.
What actions did the colonist take to revolt against king geogre 111?
They boycotted British goods, they performed The Boston Tea Party (and similar things), and they wrote books and newspapers against the British. They also killed British soldiers, and confused the troops in battle.
What were each sides goal in the early part of the war?
the British was to stop the rebellion quickly before the colonist could get France and Spain to join. Washington's was to fight where he had to and then retreat saving strength for next time battle.
What kind of warfare did the battle of concord use?
The Battle of Concord was fought in guerrilla warfare style with colonists sniping from behind rocks and trees at the British soldiers as they marched from Concord back to Boston. The British were more used to fighting in open fields with the armies facing each other in long fronts. The British were on a single road in column formation in the open while the colonists shot from concealed positions.
What is Molly Pitcher famous for?
She was famous for fighting in a battle!
How many colonist fought in Lexington?
The Battle of Lexington saw 700 British troops fighting against 70 Minutemen of the local militia.
Which battle did the American colonist win against the british?
The battle of Saratoga.
What the battle that convinCed the french that the colonist could really defeat the British was the?
the battle of sartuaga
Why was the battle of saratoga important to the colonist?
The british planned to divide the colonies in two
When did the British realize that fighting the British would not be easy?
The British realized after the Battle of Bunker Hill that fighting the colonists would not be easy.
Who were the British fighting in the battle of lexington and concord?
american?
Which two groups were fighting in the bennington battle?
the british and the Americans fought in the battle of benngton
What did the Battle of Bunker Hill prove to the British?
That they would not be bullied by the British. That we didnt have to fight an insurgent war to win, that we could look them in the eye and smack them in the mouth. Thw only reason we lost was because we were out numbered. Men fighting for freedom will fight harder that men fighting for more land.
What was Yorktown?
The Battle of Yorktown was all about the independence of the United States as a free and independent nation. The Battle of Yorktown began on the 28th of September, 1781. General George Washington, commanded a force of 17,000 French and Continental troops against British General Lord Charles Cornwallis and a contingent of 9,000 British troops.
When did the british realize that fighting the colonists would not be easy?
The British realized after the Battle of Bunker Hill that fighting the colonists would not be easy.
What battle convinced the british to stop fighting in America?
Plattsburgh
What did the British leaders advise king George to do after the battle of bunker hill?
They advised him to get tougher with the colonist.
