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Victory meant independence from control by Great Britain. It also began, eventually, the emergence of the United States of America. Thankfully, the USA and Great Britain are friends now!
The decisive victory of Saratoga was the turning point in the American Revolution and led France to come into the war on the side of the United States, declaring war on Great Britain on February 6, 1778, soon followed by Spain and Holland.
The Battle of The Cedars was fought between Great Britain and the United Colonies. Great Britain won a tactical victory, however the battle ended up having no strategic consequences.
A Confederate victory would have meant an independent Southern American nation, continuing to hold slaves. It is doubtful if Britain or France would have traded with such a nation, and the institution of slavery would be unlikely to have lasted to the end of the century.
The first victory for the Colonialists was in Concord, Massachusetts at the start of the war. It was here that the Colonies formed up regulars to fight against the British on their march from Lexington. They eventually pushed the British back to the safety of Charlestown which would later lead to the siege of Boston.