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Major battles of the Revolutionary War include the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Battle of Cowpens. In this section, you can learn about these battles and their importance.

Featured Article:  How the Boston Tea Party Worked

In the dark of night on Dec. 16, 1773, residents of Boston poured more than 90,000 pounds of tea into the harbor. But they weren't trying to set a world record for the most cups of tea made at one time. They were protesting the British government. See more »

White Plains

White Plains, New York, the seat of Westchester County. It is just north of New York City and is primarily a residential city with little industry.

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Wyoming Valley Massacre

Wyoming Valley Massacre, a battle in eastern Pennsylvania during the Revolutionary War.

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Yorktown

Yorktown, Virginia, a historic village in York County. It lies on the York River 50 miles (80 km) southeast of Richmond.

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