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Battle of Lexington and Concord
The Battle of Lexington and Concord was the first battle in the Revolutionary War. Sam Adams and John Hancock were the two patriots that had hope to capture Lexington. Paul Revere warned Lexington that the British were coming. 122 men died in battles. The battles started when the British troops were sent to confiscate colonial weapons and then they run into an untrained and angry militia on the way. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill took place in 1775, early in the Revolutionary War. William Prescott commanded the militia in the battle. The British charged 3 times. The casualties were that the British took Breed's Hill and then captured Bunker Hill. No famous colonists died during the battle. -
Battle of Trenton
General George Washington was the leader of the Battle of Trenton. George Washington crossing the Delaware river. January 2, 1777 was the day George Washington launched the secret attack. The result of the battle was the battle increased american recruitment and morale. It was a major defeat of the British. -
Battle of Fort Ticonderoga
By April 1775, Colonists captured Fort Ticonderoga. The militia were called the Green Mountain Boys. The commander was Ethan Allen, and Benedict Arnold of Massachusetts. A dawn attack on the fort, surprising and capturing the sleeping British garrison. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga took place alongside the Hudson River. The result marked a turning point in the Revolutionary War. The American victory convinced the French government to formally recognize the colonist’s cause and enter the war as their ally. George Washington was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. It was a crucial victory for the Patriots during the American Revolution. -
Battle of Yorktown
The British surrender at the Battle of Yorktown ended the American Revolutionary War. The Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington. The French helped the Americans win the battle. The British general was Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis. The result is considered the last major land battle of the American Revolutionary War.
