Battles of the American Revolution

  • Battles of Concord & Lexington (MA)

    Battles of Concord & Lexington (MA)
    The battle happened in Lexington and concord MA. The outcome of the battle was because the colonist wanted a self government. The British march onto concord but never found ammo.The British won the battle.
  • Battle of Bunker Hill (MA)

    Battle of Bunker Hill (MA)
    This battle was the bloodest battle and is really known because of that. British won but many people died. Colonists lost but more people wanted to be in the Army. This gave the colonist courage and confidence to stand up to Britain.
  • Battle of Long Island (NY)

    Battle of Long Island (NY)
    A battle fought which a defeat for the continental army under General George Washington and the beginning of a successful campaign that gave the British control on new York.
  • Battles of Trenton & Princeton (NJ)

    Battles of Trenton & Princeton (NJ)
    George Washington and the continental amry victories proved that the American general was better than many had thought. The army began to attract new recruits. The american captured or killed more than 900 hessians and gained new supplies.
  • Battle of Ft. Ticonderoga (NY)

    Battle of Ft. Ticonderoga (NY)
    This was the first american victory of the Revolutionary war. This battle was significane because it was a surprise attack by the Americans.
  • Battle of Brandywine Creek (PA)

    Battle of Brandywine Creek (PA)
    A battle between the American Continental army of George Washington and the British General Sir William. British won victory and the conquest of the rebel seat of government.
  • Battle of Saratoga (NY)

    Battle of Saratoga (NY)
    This war was significance because it was a decisive victory for the continental army and a crucial turning point in the Revolutionary war.The continental army preserved and won victory.
  • Battle of Charlestown (SC)

    Battle of Charlestown (SC)
    The significance of this battle was the conflict that the British gained control of South and the Americans lost many solders. Major Benjamin Lincoln had no choice but to accept the lost.
  • Battle of Cowpens (SC)

    Battle of Cowpens (SC)
    This battle was significance because it was the turning point of the revolutionary war in the southern colonies. The victory forced the British army to retreat and gave the Americans confidence to win the war.
  • Yorktown / Surrender (VA)

    Yorktown / Surrender (VA)
    This significance of the battle marked the last major battle of the American Revolution and the start of the new nations independence. The British surrender at the battle and ended.