The first battles of the Revolutionary War were the Battles of Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts. The battles took place on April 19, 1775 and resulted in a victory for the Colonies.
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Because it was where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired. The first battle was actually at Lexington, then it continued onto Concord. This was the beginning of the end of British rule around the world. Until this time, Britain was a major world sea power and ruled in India and The New World. It would be a long time until the USA would become a super power, but this was the start.
There was no real "first battle" of the Civil war because it started in different states after different battles. For example, the first official shot fired was at Fort Sumter when the confederates attacked unprepared and expecting union soldiers. The first big battle of the Civil War was the first battle of Bull Run/Manassas.
These battles showed that the colonists, although not using the traditional fighting techniques, had a chance against Britain. It highlighted Britain's weaknesses, such as their outdated ways of fighting and their lack of knowledge of the land. It also showed that Britain had terribly underestimated the power of the colonists.
The Battle of Saratoga in the American Revolution marked the first time the American patriots were aided in any real way by the French, their newly found allies. Saratoga also marked one of the first and most significant victories for the American rebels. It was after Saratoga that the tide began to turn in the favor of the Americans.
Well, honey, George Washington was chosen as the first president of the United States because he was a badass general during the Revolutionary War, and the founding fathers saw him as a unifying figure. Plus, let's be real, the man had some serious charisma and leadership skills. So, they were like, "Hey George, you wanna be our first prez?" And he was like, "Sure, why the hell not?" And the rest is history.