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First military entanglements of the revolutionary war. The colonists won this battle. It showed the British that they were nobody to mess with.
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The British captured Fort. Ticonderoga.
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The British defeated the Americans. Despite their loss they inflicted several significant casualties.
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British captured New York city and Long Island from the Continental Army.
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Small, yet pivotal battle won by the colonists.
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British won this battle and then seized Philadelphia after their victory.
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Included two crucial battles and gave the colonies a decisive victory.
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One of the worst American defeats in the revolution.
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Most decisive American victory in the revolution. Gave huge boost to morale.
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Cornwallis surrendered to Washington, winning the war for the Americans and ending the revolutionary war.