key baddles of the american revulation

Lexington and concord

Apr 19, 1775

The first shot of the war were fired there.it was refered as "The shot heard around the world".

Buncker (Breeds Hill)

Jun 17, 1775

First official battle of the American revolution significant because of the Americans.

Saratoga

Oct 17, 1777

The turning point of the war for the american forces defeat the british in their attempt to split the colonies at the Hudson river

Charleston

May 12, 1780

The britishwere sussessful the second time around.the port of charleston,South Carolina was around siege by the british for many days.

Cowpens

Jan 7, 1781

Inportant battle in south carolina showed the cooperation of the regular amry and the irregular partisan forces.

Yorktown

Oct 19, 1781

Final battle of the war.The french navy assisted general george washington and his army by blockading the harbor.