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American Revolution Timeline

  • Battle of Lexington and Concord

    Battle of Lexington and Concord
    This battle kicked off the American Revolutionary War with the tension between the colonies and British. Before the battle started, Paul Revere and others rode on horseback letting everyone know that the British were coming to attack.
  • The Siege of Fort Ticonderoga

    The Siege of Fort Ticonderoga
    Occupied by the British, Fort Ticonderoga was an access way between Canada and the Hudson River Vally. This was the smallest battle in the Revolution, but it marked the first victory for the Continental army.
  • The Battle of Chelsea Creek

    The Battle of Chelsea Creek
    This was the second military conflict in Boston. In this engagement, the Colonists were able to successfully take more land in Boston, which also boosted morals.
  • The Battle of Bunker (Breeds) Hill

    The Battle of Bunker (Breeds) Hill
    Mostly fought on Breeds Hill, the Battle of Bunker hill was fought and won by the British. Despite loosing, it was a confidence booster for the Colonial, knowing that the enemy faced severe casualties.
  • The Battle of Quebec

    The Battle of Quebec
    Colonel Benedict Arnold and General Richard Montgomery tried to capture the city of Quebec for the American side, but failed, causing Montgomery's life. This was one of the first severe losses for colonists during the American Revolution.
  • The Battle of Long Island

    The Battle of Long Island
    This battle was a successful British win with George Washington leading the continental army. This was a way of isolating Britian from the rest of the colonies.
  • The Battle of White Plains

    The Battle of White Plains
    This battle was lead by George Washington and was won by the British. This started off a streak of the Colonists loosing for the beginning of that summer.
  • The Battle of Fort Washington

    The Battle of Fort Washington
    This battle was fought in New York between Great Britain and the Colonists. The results ended with the colonists loosing and the British capturing of Fort Washington
  • The Battle of Trenton

    The Battle of Trenton
    Both battles in Trenton were a win for colonists led by George Washington. These victories resulted in America have control of most of New Jersey.
  • the Battle of Princeton

    the Battle of Princeton
    This battle happened while Washington and his men encountered Red coats, out numbering them 5 to 1, while trying to leave. This ended in the result of a win for America.
  • The Battle of Oriskany

    The Battle of Oriskany
    Initially, British General William Howe was to rondezvouse with Bourgeon at Albany in an attempt to sever Britain from the Colonies. This was later interrupted when Colonist relief team showed up and failed to keep Fort Ticonderoga.
  • The Battle of Bennington

    The Battle of Bennington
    Brigadier General John Stark and his army stopped two British squads and stop them from Invading. This helped the Colonists, causing the British have need for supplies.
  • The Battle of Brandywine

    The Battle of Brandywine
    As the British were marching to Brandywine, Washington was confident that him and his men could defeat the British. Even with the high ground, Washington and his men were defeated, but did not loose moral, reason being that they lost simply because they weren't use to the landscaping.
  • The Battle of Saratoga

    The Battle of Saratoga
    This battle was fought for 18 days and was a major turning point in the American Revolution. The British had a small victory, but many casualties. After the American victory during the second battle, the French government recognized the colonists and joined the war as there allies.
  • The Battle of Germantown

    The Battle of Germantown
    During the Battle of Germantown, British wound captured the town. After the battle, the British set up camp that was poorly guarded. Washington took this opportunity to ambush the camp, but failed, leading his men to question his ability to be a leader.
  • The Battle of Saratoga (Bemis Heights)

    The Battle of Saratoga (Bemis Heights)
    After loosing the first battle, British tried agains to push through American line, but failed again. This became a turning point for the Americans in the Revolution.
  • The Battle of Monmouth

    The Battle of Monmouth
    This battle was against the Americans and 15,000 British/Hessian soldiers. Although the climate was deadly and they were outnumbered. Washington continued to push on through and took a victory for America, due to the flee of the British. Washington was latter recognized for his bravery.
  • The Capture of Savannah

    The Capture of Savannah
    Between 2500 and 3600 British troops launched a surprise attack on the Americans occupying Savannah. The Americans were extremely outnumbered, causing them to loose and give the British Savannah.
  • The Siege of Charleston

    The Siege of Charleston
    This battle was a changer for British because they were able to shift there priorities to more down south. The British started to control more and more of the South.
  • The Battle of Camden

    The Battle of Camden
    This was another victory for Britain. Due to illnesses, the Continental Army was week, allowing the British to charge head on and win.
  • The Battle of King's Mountain

    The Battle of King's Mountain
    Not willing to loose to a group of soldiers, Major Ferguson lead his men down a mountain side and was slaughtered by a ray of bullets. This mission was Meer suicidal and lead the British to an easy victory.
  • The Battle of Cowpens

    The Battle of Cowpens
    American Troops routed British troop and ambushed them. This was a turning point in the war for Americas Southern Campaign.
  • The Battle of Guilford Courthouse

    The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
    This battle was fought hard by the American troop, but resulted in victory for the Americans. This also gave the troops an advantage due to the fact of the amount of casualties Britain had.
  • The Battle of Eutaw Springs

    The Battle of Eutaw Springs
    This battle showed severe losses for both sides. Although both sides had mass casualties, it was a hard fought victory for the Americans lead by Francis Marion.
  • The Battle of Yorktown

    The Battle of Yorktown
    After a devastating march from New York, George Washington, the French allies, and the rest of militia all joined and attacked the British. Unable to win, about 9000 British soldiers laid surrendered.