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Fighting the American Revolution

  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Battle of Bunker Hill

    Even though the colonist lost the war, they killed many British soldiers and helped to boost the colonists' confidence. This was a battle lead by William Howe.
  • Battle of Brandywine

    Battle of Brandywine

    A battle between George Washington and Sir William Howe. This battle was fought over the American capitol of Philadelphia.
  • Battle of Saratoga

    Battle of Saratoga

    This is the major turning point in the American Revolution. Battle included Benedict Arnold and John Borgoyne
  • Valley Forge

    Valley Forge

    Where Washington and his troops spent the harsh winters outside of Philadelphia. Allowed the British to relax in the city
  • Battle of Charleston

    Battle of Charleston

    Happened toward the end of the war that shifted the focus to the southern American colonies. lead by Charles Cornwallis.
  • Battle of Camden

    Battle of Camden

    Cornwallis left Charleston, and Sir Henry Clinton left New York. They met in Camden and the British won.
  • Battle of Kings Mountains

    Battle of Kings Mountains

    This was the first main patriot victory after the British invasion of Charleston. This battle was lead by Patrick Ferguson.
  • Battle of Cowpens

    Battle of Cowpens

    This was the turning point of the war in South. This battle was lead by Daniel Morgan.
  • Battle of Guilford Courthouse

    Battle of Guilford Courthouse

    This was the largest battle of the southern campaigns. This battle was lead by Nathanael Greene in North Carolina
  • Battle of Yorktown

    Battle of Yorktown

    Cornwallis marched to the coast of Virginia to get more supplies from the British navy. The French navy was there and caused Cornwallis to surrender.