The American Revolution

Battle of Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

Colonists hid and opened fire on the British. Colonists won.

Battle of Ticonderoga

May 10, 1775

Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold worked together to attack the British. The Patriots won.

Battle of Bunker Hill

Jun 17, 1775

The British had to march up three times. British won.

The Battle of Long Island

Aug 27, 1776

20,000 Patriot soldiers were in the battle. British won.

The Battle of Trenton

Dec 26, 1776

Washington took the British by surprise. The Patriots won.

The Battle of Saratoga

Oct 7, 1777

Burgoyne was alone in the battle. After the Patriots won the French agreed to help the Patriots.

The Battle of Cowpens

Jan 17, 1781

Half of Greene's army fought in the battle. The Patriots won.

The Battle of Yorktown

Oct 19, 1781

The Patriots trapped the British in Yorktown. The Patriots won.