Bridget Purcell- American Revolution Battles

American Revolution Battles

Period: Jan 1, 1775 to Dec 31, 1781

American Revolution Battles

Battle of Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

Opening battle of the American Revolutionary War. The American Soldiers attempted to slow down the British by firing at them before they reached concord

Battle of Bunker Hill

Jun 16, 1775

American soldiers waited for British troops to arrive at Bunker hill and unleashed an attack that sent them into retreat twice. Although the Americans lost, it gave a glimmer of hope to the cause and a new sense of confidence to the patriot soldiers.