Fighting the American Revolution

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    Fighting the American Revolution

  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    The British defeated the Americans in the Battle of Bunker Hill.
  • Battle of Brandywine

    This battle took place in Pennsylvania. It ended with a British victory.
  • Battle of Saratoga

    The British surrendered and the Americans won. British general, John Burgoyne, surrenders 5,000 British and Hessian troops to the American General, Horatio Gates.
  • Valley Forge

    There was no battle at Valley Forge. Valley Forge is the area where Washington led the Continental Army to to spend the winter of 1777-1778. The Americans lost 20% of their men.
  • Battle of Charlestown

    The Battle of Charlestown was a British victory.
  • Battle of Camden

    The Battle of Camden took place in South Carolina. It resulted in a British victory.
  • Battle of KIng's Mountain

    The Patriot militia defeated the Loyalist militia lead by British Major Patrick Ferguson.
  • Battle of Cowpens

    The Battle of Cowpens was an American victory.
  • Battle of Guilford Courthouse

    This battle took place in North Carolina. The British walked away with a victory.
  • Battle of Yorktown

    The Americans won the Battle of Yorktown. Cornwallis surrendered to Washington on the battle field.