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Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the Revolutionary War, making it significant. The British was hoping to capture Samuel Adams and John Hancock in Lexington. John Parker and the rest of the small American militia force were warned by the riders, such as the famous Paul Revere. The British troops were sent to Lexington to take away their weapons, the troops ran into an angry militia and takes them by surprise, leading to war. -
Battle of Fort Ticonderoga
The colonist captured Fort Ticonderoga on May 10, 1775, the early stage of the Revolutionary War. The Green Mountain Boys was the name of the militia who had a vital part in capturing Fort Ticonderoga. Ethan Allen was the leader of the Green Mountain Boys. http://www.ducksters.com/history/american_revolution/fort_ticonderoga.php -
Battle of Bunker Hill
1775 is the year the Battle of Bunker Hill took place. British were forced under the command of Major General William Howe (1729-1814) and Brigadier General Robert Pigot (1720-96). The Americans let loose with a lethal barrage of musket fire, while the Redcoats were within several dozen yards, which threw the British into retreat. Both sides were in very bad conditions during and after the war. Less colonial soldiers were wounded and killed during the Battle of Bunker Hill. -
Battles of Trenton
General George Washington was the leader of his army. George and his army crossed over the icy Delaware. He launched a secret attack on January 3rd. he victories reasserted American control of much of New Jersey and greatly improved the morale and unity of the colonial army and militias. http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-trenton-and-princeton -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga took place on the Hudson River in New York State. 5,895 British and Hessian troops surrendered their arms. Burgoyne believed that this bold stroke would achieve command of the Hudson River and demoralize Americans. The French would be one of their allies. Burgoyne achieved a small, but costly victory over American forces led by Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold. www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-saratoga
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Battle of Yorktown
The colonists wrote The Treaty of Paris which meant that America was theirs. The French helped the Americans win the Battle of Yorktown. The french navy cut off a naval escape, the continental army cut off a land escape, forcing general Cornwallis (the general in charge of the British at Yorktown) to surrender, we won America. http://www.answers.com/Q/Why_was_the_battle_of_Yorktown_so_important?#slide=4 http://www.answers.com/Q/What_was_the_result_of_the_battle_of_Yorktown#slide=2
