American Revolution Battles, Luke Findley period 4b

Saratoga (Bemis Heights, the second battle)

Sep 19, 1777

Began September 19, 1777 and ended October 7, 1777
General Burgoyne led the British and General Gates led the Americans
This battle made the French become aware of the Americans because they made the British surrender

Siege of Charleston

Mar 29, 1780

Charles Cornwallis led the British army and Benjamin Lincoln led the Americans
The war began on March 29, 1780 and May 12, 1780
British focused on the American Southern Colonies and the Americans surrendered to the British

King's Mountain

Oct 7, 1780

Battle began on October 7, 1780
William Campbell led the American militia and Patrick Ferguson led the British Militia
British had a plan to invade North Carolina but it failed and they retreated to South Carolina