Major Battles of the American Revolution

Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

Also known as the "shot heard round the world", it was the start of the revolution.

Bunker Hill

Jun 17, 1775

It started out as a training ground for the Americans. The battle of Bunker Hill proved to the colonists that they hold their own ground against the British.

Quebec

Dec 3, 1775

It was the first major loss for the Americans during the American Revolution.

Battle of Saratoga

1777

It was the first major battle that the Americans won. It helped convince the French to aid the Americans during the American Revolution.

Battle of Yorktown

Sep 28, 1781

This was the battle that led the British to surrender.