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Battle of Cowpens (SC)
The Battle of Cowpens led to Cornwallis's surrender because the Colonists inflicted many casualties on the British soldiers that could not be replaced. There were only 12 American casualties and 60 wounded. This battle was a turning point in the Revolutionary War for South Carolina. The Americans won this battle. The Battle of Cowpens took place on January in 1781. -
Battle of Concord & Lexington (MA)
The Battle of Concord and Lexington was the first of many battles, but this is one of the ones that started the American Revolutionary War. The Colonies/ America won this battle. This battle happened in April of 1775. -
Battle of Bunker Hill (MA)
The Battle of Bunker hill is known to be one of the bloodiest battles with over 1000 British casualties and 450 Colonial casualties. The colonists believed they won this battle because they held the British back but the success goes to Great Britain. This battle took place in June of 1775. -
Battle of Ft. Ticonderoga (NY)
The Battle of Ft. Ticonderoga was when a group of Mountain Boys went and captured the fort's small British garrison. This fort was known as a "Moral Booster" and provided artillery to the Continental army. The Americans won this battle. This was held on May in 1775. -
Battle of Long Island (NY)
The battle of Long Island was the first major battle since the Declaration of Independence was sent and declared. There were many casualties and even missing soldiers. The success of this battle goes to Great Britain. The Battle of Long Island took place in August of 1776 -
Battles of Trenton & Princeton (NJ)
The Battle of Trenton and Princeton is known as one of the first battles that General George Washington won. America won this battle, but it is said that the colonies regained confidence and moral with this success. This battle took place in December of 1776- January 1777. -
Battle of Brandywine Creek (PA)
The Battle of Brandywine Creek was a battle led by General George Washington, leading the Colonies, and General Sir William Howe and General Charles Cornwallis, leading Great Britain soldiers. There were 18,000 British troops that were split into two divisions attacking at different spots. Great Britain took the victory in this battle. This took place in September 1777. -
Battle of Saratoga (NY)
The Battle of Saratoga had two crucial battles fought eighteen days apart. But this battle was a big turning point in the Revolutionary War. The Colonies won the battles. This took place in September of 1777. -
Battle of Charleston (SC)
The Battle of Charleston included 90 troopships, 14 warships, and over 13,500 soldiers and sailors from the British. The Warships made their way past the Charleston harbor making it impossible for the Colonists to escape or get reinforcements. Great Britain took the victory in this battle. This took place on March 29, 1780 to May 12, 1780. -
Yorktown / Surrender (VA)
The Battle of Yorktown was known as the last Major battle of the Revolutionary War and it was the start of a nations independence. This battle also showed how good of a leader Washington was and therefore eventually led to his election as president. The Americans took victory in this battle. It took place on September 28, 1781 to October 19, 1781
