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Battle of Lexington and Concord
The Battle of Lexington and Concord was a big victory for the Continental Army. No one knows who fired first, but the first shot was known as the shot heard 'round the world. This battle marked that the fight for independence had begun. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Following the Battle of Lexington and Concord, many more volunteers joined the colonial militia. On June 17, 1775 the British charged, bayonets drawn and ready to fight. Low on ammunition the Continental Army was told strictly not to fire until they saw the whites of the British eyes, but sadly they still ran out of ammunition. This lead to a British victory. -
Battle of Long Island
Although the Continental Army didn't win the battle of Long Island they were not going to give up. One Patriot from the Continental Army, Nathan Hale, dressed up as a Dutch schoolhouse teacher and spied on the British. Eventually he was caught and killed but he didn't go down without a fight and will be appreciated greatly for his bravery and love towards are country. -
Battle of Trenton
On Christmas night, George Washington led 2400 troops across the icy river to surprise the enemy at Triton the next day. After the fight Washington escaped and marched all the way to Princeton. -
Battle of Saratoga
As the British plan to take Albany slowly fail, the Continental Army decided to step in and make sure that they got to keep Albany, New York. On October 7, Burgoyne made a desperate attach but the Continental Army was prepare. This lead them to a huge win that completely changed the course of the war. -
Battle of Monmouth
On June 28, the Continental Army attacked the rear end of the British soldiers. This lead to a big victory and without Washington's cleverness and the Patriots bravery it would have not been possible. -
Battle of Cowpens
At the Battle of Cowpens in South Carolina on January 17, 1781, during the Revolutionary War, American troops under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan routed British forces under Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton. The Americans inflicted heavy casualties on the British, and the battle was a turning point in the war’s Southern campaign. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown also known as Siege of Yorktown was a victory of Americans. As the Continental Army and the French team up against the British, they are forced to surrender.
