American Revolution Battles

  • Lexington and Concord

    Lexington and Concord

    The colonists were defeated by the British at Lexington. When the British were coming to Concord, Colonists were hiding behind trees and bushes, and the Colonists defeated the British. First battle of the American Revolution.
  • Fort Ticonderoga

    Fort Ticonderoga

    This served as a morale builder for the Americans. Was a Coloniel victory.
  • Bunker (Breed's) Hill

    Bunker (Breed's) Hill

    The first major battle. British had to go up the hill three times before they defeated the colonists. War was not going to be easy or quick for the British.
  • Long Island

    Long Island

    Colonists fought hard, but were defeated by the British. Nathan Hale got hung for spying. Was the first major battle since the Declaration of Independence.
  • Trenton

    Trenton

    Washington lead 2,400 troops across Delaware River to surprise the British. They defeated the Hessian Force, and took Prinston on Jan. 3. Colonists won at Trenton.
  • Saratoga

    Saratoga

    Also took place on Oct. 7, 1777. Burgoyne surrendered- turning point in war. French agreed to help American cause. On Sep. 19, the British won the war, and on Oct. 7, the Colonists won.
  • Cowpens

    Cowpens

    Was a turning point in the Southern Campaign. The colonists won this war.
  • Yorktown

    Yorktown

    Also happened on Oct. 19. The last major battle of war. Cornwallis surrendered to Washington. Was a Colonial victory.