American Revolution Battles (1765-1783), Tristen Kuti, Block 1

Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

First military engagement of the Revolutionary War. Samuel Adams and John Hancock were captured at Lexington. Gun powder was taken in Concord.

Fort Ticonderoga

May 10, 1775

Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold and the Green Mountain Boys overnight Fort Ticonderoga from the British.

Bunker (Breed's) Hill

Jun 17, 1775

British defeat the Americans. Massachusetts. A major confidence boost because the Americans killed many British troops.

Trenton/Princeton (NJ Campaign)

Dec 25, 1776

General George Washington takes what's left of his army and crosses the Delaware River

Saratoga

Jul 10, 1777

Led by Major General Benedict Arnold. Burgoyne's forces were assisted by American forces. Major turning point in the revolutionary war.

Siege of Charleston

Apr 2, 1780

Worst American defeat in the revolution. The leader if the American forces Major General Benjamin Lincoln surrendered to British Lietenant General Sir Henry Clinton.

King's Mountain

Oct 7, 1780

Colonel William Campbell defeats Tories under Major Patrick Ferguson.

Yorktown

Sep 28, 1781

Washington led a force of 17,000 French and continental troops against British General Lord Charles Cornwallis and his 9,000 British troops. Most important battle in the Revolutionary war.