The American Revolution: Early Battles

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The American Revolution: Early Battles Patriot Defeats- Lexington, MA- April 19, 1775 Bunker Hill, MA- June 16, 1775 Patriot Victories- Concord, MA- April 19, 1775 Ft. Ticonderoga, NY- May 10, 1775

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