Major Battles of the Revolutionary War by Crystal

By lamarcl
  • Lexington and Concord

    Americans won Concord.
    British won Lexington. These were the first battles of the Revolutionary War- Shot Heard Around the World.
  • New York

    The British won. It was a big blow to the American moral.
  • Trenton and Princeton

    George Washington's troops vs. British.
    The troops won. Since it was the first
    battle they had won, it gave them a
    big moral boost.
  • Philadelphia

    Philadelphia
    The British won by capturing Philadelphia- the Americans capitol and where the Continental Army was held.
  • Saratoga

    The Americans won this battle. Thanks to the win, the French became their allies which prevented any future wins for the British.
  • Vincennes

    Americans won. This battle won the west for the Patriots.
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    Charlestown

    The battle was won by the British. It was the biggest loss during the Revolutionary War for the Americans because of the focus of the south for the loyalist suport.
  • Camden

    The British won this battle. The battle insured that the British hold on to South Carolina a little bit longer.
  • Kings Mountain

    The Americans won this battle. The Americans gained new support for independnce of the settlers
  • Cowpens

    Americans won. They also gained land controlled by the British.
  • Bunkerhill

    The British won. The Patriots proved that they would not give up the Revolutionary war easily.
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    Yorktown

    The Americans won! The battle of Yorktown was the last major land battle and ended in the signing of the Treaty of Paris.