American Revolution Battles

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  • Battle of Lexington and Concord

    Battle of Lexington and Concord

    First battle of the American Revolution. British were searching for guns and ammunition. 49 colonists died in total. British retreated back to Boston.
  • Battle at Fort Ticonderoga

    Battle at Fort Ticonderoga

    Benedict Arnold led them. The Green Mountain Boys and the Colonists looted the British.
  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Battle of Bunker Hill

    British beat the Colonists in the Battle of Bunker Hill. British learned it would not be a quick and easy war. Colonists gained confidence on beating the British even though they lost.
  • Battle of Long Island

    Battle of Long Island

    Colonists lost. First major battle after they had declared their independence.
  • Battle of Trenton

    Battle of Trenton

    The colonists crossed river on the night of December 25th. Colonists left in the middle of the night and surprise attacked them. The colonists won.
  • Battle of Saratoga

    Battle of Saratoga

    Colonists won this battle. Marked them as one of their good battles.
  • Battle of Monmouth

    Battle of Monmouth

    About 500 colonist casualties. One of the most remarkable American winnings.
  • Battle at Cowpens

    Battle at Cowpens

    Colonists killed lots of British in this battle. Colonists won. Took place in South Carolina. Caused them to move north. With them moving north it causes the Revolutionary War to end.
  • Battle of Yorktown

    Battle of Yorktown

    British surrendered to the Colonists. Last battle of the Revolutionary War. Colonists won.