American Revolution Battles

Battle of Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

First battle of the American Revolution. British were searching for guns and ammunition. 49 colonists died in total. British retreated back to Boston.

Battle at Fort Ticonderoga

May 10, 1775

Benedict Arnold led them. The Green Mountain Boys and the Colonists looted the British.

Battle of Bunker Hill

Jun 17, 1775

British beat the Colonists in the Battle of Bunker Hill. British learned it would not be a quick and easy war. Colonists gained confidence on beating the British even though they lost.

Battle of Long Island

Aug 27, 1776

Colonists lost. First major battle after they had declared their independence.

Battle of Trenton

Dec 25, 1776

The colonists crossed river on the night of December 25th. Colonists left in the middle of the night and surprise attacked them. The colonists won.

Battle of Saratoga

Aug 19, 1777

Colonists won this battle. Marked them as one of their good battles.

Battle of Monmouth

Jun 28, 1778

About 500 colonist casualties. One of the most remarkable American winnings.

Battle at Cowpens

Jan 17, 1781

Colonists killed lots of British in this battle. Colonists won. Took place in South Carolina. Caused them to move north. With them moving north it causes the Revolutionary War to end.

Battle of Yorktown

Oct 28, 1781

British surrendered to the Colonists. Last battle of the Revolutionary War. Colonists won.