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Battle of Concord
700 men were set out to Lexington and Concord to destroy the supplies that were there. Americans were smart enough to store most of their things before the British could arrive. American forces were strong enough to inflict 14 casualties on the British which caused them to march back home and loosing nearly 300 men while americans only lost 95. -
The Battles of Lexington
The Battles of Lexington and Concord kicked off the American Revolutinary War. Tension had been growing between them for many years until the British made the first move. They marched to Concord, started the fight, and sadly ended up under intense fire. Many more battles followed, and in 1783 the colonists won their independence -
Battle of Bunker Hill
British defeated the Americans at the Battle of Bunker Hill in Massachesetts. On June 17, about 2,200 British forces marched to Breed's Hill. The British won the battle. Breed's Hill along with with Charlestown Peninsula fell under the British control. -
The Battle of Trenton
Americans were against Hessians and British troops. There were 2,400 american troops with 18 guns and only 1,400 Hessians with 8 light guns. The battle was a resounding physical and moral victory for Washington and his American troops. -
Battle of Philadelphia
In the battle of Philadelphia, the British comes and captures them. They fight in the battle of Germantown. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in American Revolution. Burgoyne attacked the Americans at Bemis Heights. They were defeated and forced to retreat. 10 days later, American Victory convinced the French government to recognize the conolists cause and enter the war as their ally. -
The Battle for New York
The British invaded New York with a massive force of 24,000 soldiers and 330 ships. George Washingtons new army was outmaneuvered and suffered a terrible defeat. New York stood under the control of the British until the end of the war in 1783. -
The Battle of Valley Forge
In the battle, 12,000 men and women arrived at Valley Forge. They were more than half starved. They no longer believed they would win a war of independence. Being forced to retreat both battles left them in discouragement. -
Battle of Yorktown
Americans together with the French got together and faught agaisnt the British. All Americans, French, and British had muskets and guns. At the end of the battle, Americans and French won the battle. -
Treaty of Paris
It was the end of all the Revolutionary Wars. -
Marquis De Lafayette
Lafayette was a French aristocrat and military officer. He ought for the United States in the American Revolutionary War and was a close friend of George Washington. Lafayette was also a key figure in the French Revolution.
