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The first battle in the Revolution against the minutemen and the British regulars.
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In April, General Thomas Gage, military governor of Massachusetts decided to counter these moves by sending a force out of Boston to confiscate weapons stored in the village of Concord and capture patriot leaders Samuel Adams and John Hancock reported to be staying in the village of Lexington.
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Ethen Allen, and Benedict Arnold worked together and captured Ticondaroga and Crown Point. Had stolen cannons from the British.
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Bitish troops drove American forces from Breeds Hill. The British had to try and get up the hill three times. On the third try it was successful.
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British gained victory of Long Island.This battle was between British and the American Continental Army.
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Battle continued from the Long Island battle. Once again the American troops were defeated.
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The battle was a resounding physical and moral victory for Washington and his American troops.
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The British Montgomery killed, and Arnold had failed the mission to capture Quebec.
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Washington defeat the British
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British forces tried again after failing at Oriskany.