The American Revolution

By Liam Corning
  • Battles of Concord and Lexington

    Battles of Concord and Lexington

    This battle started the outbreak of the conflict between Great Britain, and the 13 Colonies. These battles were fought in Massachusetts. The Americans won this battle, and proved they were a strong and capable army.
  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Battle of Bunker Hill

    This battle was fought during the Siege of Boston. This battle was originally the objective of both the British, and the Colonists. The British won, but at a terrible cost. 268 out of 2200 troops were lost.
  • Battle of Quebec

    Battle of Quebec

    This battle was fought between American Continental Army forces and the British defenders of Quebec City early in the American Revolutionary War. This was the first major defeat to the Americans in the war.
  • Battle of Fort Washington

    Battle of Fort Washington

    This battle was fought in New York. The British took the victory and it was one of the worst defeats for the Americans.
  • Battle of Trenton

    Battle of Trenton

    This battle was small, but crucial. It was fought in Trenton, New Jersey. Washington led the main body of the Continental Army. The Americans took this battle.
  • Battle of Princeton

    Battle of Princeton

    This battle was fought in New Jersey. The British lost control of New Jersey and retreated to New York.
  • Battle of Bennington

    Battle of Bennington

    This battle took place in New York, 10 miles away from Bennington, Vermont. The Americans defeated Burgoyne's army. This was the turning point in the Revolution.
  • Battle of Brandywine

    Battle of Brandywine

    The British defeated the Americans and forced them to retreat to the capitol of Philadelphia.
  • Battles of Saratoga

    Battles of Saratoga

    This battle was an important victory for the Americans. It also marked the rising action of the Saratoga campaign.
  • Battle of Germantown

    Battle of Germantown

    This battle was fought in Philadelphia. This resulted in a British victory. Out of the 11000 men Washington led into battle, about 150 of them died.
  • Battle of Monmouth

    Battle of Monmouth

    This battle was fought in New Jersey. Who took the victory is inconclusive.
  • Battle of Charleston

    Battle of Charleston

    This battle was fought in South Carolina. Here, the Americans face their worst defeat of the American Revolution.
  • Battle of King’s Mountain

    Battle of King’s Mountain

    This battle was fought in South Carolina. This was a big victory for the Americans, defeating hundreds more men than their men that died in the battle.
  • Battle of Yorktown

    Battle of Yorktown

    This was one of the most important battles of the revolution and was fought in Virginia. France helped the Americans get a decisive victory against the British. This was the last major battle of the Revolution and America was starting to gain independence.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    This was the treaty that ended the long war. The Americans have showed determination and gained their independence from Britain.