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The Battle of Lexington and Concord
In the Battle of Lexington and Concord, there were about 1.000 British soldiers and only 70 militia men. There was 122 casualties. The winner was the colonies. Then the British retreated to Boston. -
The Battle of Fort Ticonderoga
Ethan Allen and Benidict Arnold led a small group of colonists to defeat a small force of British. This was the first American victory of the revolutionary war, and gave the colonists much needed weapons. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The British defeated the Americans in this war. This battle gave the colonists a much needed confidence boost. This battle is also known as the Battle of Breed's Hill. After this battle, the British realized this wouldn't be a easy war. -
The Battle of Long Island
The battle was a campaign to seize control of New York. They wanted to isolate New England from the rest of the colonies. Washington led the army to escape that way they could continue the battle. -
The Battle of Trenton
The battle of Trenton was a small but important battle of the war. Washington led his army across the river to capture Princeton on January 3. The Americans gained control of New Jersey. -
The Battle of Saratoga
The two battles of Saratoga were a turning point in the war. The British won a small but costly victory. Over all the Americans won this Battle and the French decided they would join the war. -
The Battle of Monmouth
In the Battle of Monmouth the colonists attacked the British while they were marching from Philadelphia to New York. This Battle was considered a draw. -
Battle at Cowpens
The battle took place in a latter part of the southern campaign. This battle was a turning point in the wars southern campaign. The Americans killed many British in this war. -
The Battle of Yorktown
A combination of American and French troops attacked the British army at Yorktown. Washington led his troops to their final attack on the British leading to a surrender by the British. Yorktown was the final battle in the American Revolution.
