American Revolution Battles

Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

The colonists were defeated by the British at Lexington. When the British were coming to Concord, Colonists were hiding behind trees and bushes, and the Colonists defeated the British. First battle of the American Revolution.

Fort Ticonderoga

May 10, 1775

This served as a morale builder for the Americans. Was a Coloniel victory.

Bunker (Breed's) Hill

Jun 17, 1775

The first major battle. British had to go up the hill three times before they defeated the colonists. War was not going to be easy or quick for the British.

Long Island

Aug 27, 1776

Colonists fought hard, but were defeated by the British. Nathan Hale got hung for spying. Was the first major battle since the Declaration of Independence.

Trenton

Dec 25, 1776

Washington lead 2,400 troops across Delaware River to surprise the British. They defeated the Hessian Force, and took Prinston on Jan. 3. Colonists won at Trenton.

Saratoga

Sep 19, 1777

Also took place on Oct. 7, 1777. Burgoyne surrendered- turning point in war. French agreed to help American cause. On Sep. 19, the British won the war, and on Oct. 7, the Colonists won.

Cowpens

Jan 17, 1781

Was a turning point in the Southern Campaign. The colonists won this war.

Yorktown

Sep 28, 1781

Also happened on Oct. 19. The last major battle of war. Cornwallis surrendered to Washington. Was a Colonial victory.