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American Revolution Battles Patrick Dowd Block 3

  • Lexington and Concord

    The first battle of the American Revolution. The british were led by Thomas Gage and the militia didn't have a true leader.
  • Fort Ticonderoga

    The rebels were led by Ethan Allen and captured the for stealing many cannons. The British were led by William Delaplace.
  • Bunker Hill

    Victory for British but suffered many casualties and were caught off gaurd. The British leader was William Howe and the rebel leader was William Prescott
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    Trenton/Princeton

    The Americans took control over most of New Jersey capturing Trenton and Princeton. The Americans were led by George Washington and the British were led by Charles Cornwallis.
  • Saratoga

    Key victory for the Americans showing true bravery. The British were led by John Burgoyne and the Americans were led by Benedict Arnold.
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    Seige of Charelston

    The British turned to take control of Southern US colonies and took contol of Charleston. The British were led by Sir Henry Clinton and the Americans were led by Benjamin Lincoln.
  • King's Mountain

    Decisive victory for patriots over British loyalists. The patriots were led by James Johnston and the loyalists were led by Patrick Ferguson.
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    Yorktown

    American victory leading to the surrender of the British and ending the American Revolution. The Americans were led by George Washington and the British were led by Lord Cornwallis.