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The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The first battle of the American Revolution. Represents the initiative the colonies took for freedom against Great Britain who had overwhelming power over them. The first resistance shown against Great Britain from the US. It signified beginning of violence between American colonies and Great Britain. Once the actual dispute began, there were fewer opportunities to make up with Great Britain through negotiations. -
The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
The significance was that the cannons and other armaments from Fort Ticonderoga were transported to Boston and used to fortify Dorchester Heights and break the standoff at the Siege of Boston. The position of the fort itself was also very important as it protected New York and New England from British invasion from Canada. It was also the first victory of the Revolutionary War, and gave the military artillery to be used in future battles. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill first made it clear that the Revolution was going to be a long and that could not be easily ended.The significance of this battle was that it was one of the most important battles because it was first battle of the American War of Independence. The overall battle was important because it encouraged the American military as well as convinced the British that the war would not be as easily won. -
The Battle of Quebec
The Battle of Quebec was the first defeat the americans had experienced. They were utterly defeated, they had faced heavy artillery that they were not ready to face. They had to recollect after to gather supplies and reinforcements. It was important because General Arnold and General Montgomery failed an attempted invasion of Canada. The American military was forced out of Canada and it was the last attempt to have the Canadian population on their side. -
The Battle of Trenton
George Washington and his army crossed the Delaware for a uprise attack against the British. The battle was significant because the Hessian army was crushed in the Washington raid across the Delaware River. The battle encouraged previous American soldiers to reenlist and help bring in more men to join the American military in the war, Helped restore American morale. -
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle's significance was that it was the turning point of the war. It had convinced the French of American strength which persuaded the French to support the Americans with military aid.The British achieved a small victory over American forces led by Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold. After October 7th, the American victory convinced the French to look at the colonist’s cause and enter the war as their ally. -
The Battle of Monmouth
It showed the rest of the Continental Army that the training indeed, paid off. While the battle resulted in a draw between the two. The fact that the Continental Army held their own against the more experienced British troops proved that colonial forces were becoming more effective in their tactics, discipline, etc. -
The Battle of King's Mountain
The Battle showed that the American colonists in the South would not back the British. The battle was a turning moment in the Southern campaign. The surprising victory for the American patriot military came after a string of defeats from Lord Cornwallis, and greatly raised the Patriots' morale. Additionally, the destruction of command and the threat of Patriots in the mountains caused Lord Cornwallis to cancel plans to invade North Carolina. -
The Battle of Cowpens
The Battle of Cowpens had a devastating effect on the British but increased American's confidence. The Americans caused heavy casualties on the British, The battle was a turning point in the war’s Southern campaign. The Battle of Cowpens with the Battle of King's Mountain, caused them to pull troops from South Carolina and move them north, which lead them to Yorktown which eventually the end of the Revolutionary war. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The significance was that Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington while the French and American forces trapped the British at Yorktown. The British surrender at the Battle of Yorktown eventually led to the end of the American Revolutionary War. The Battle of Yorktown ended with a victory for the American colonists. The British laid down their weapons and surrendered. The British army was destroyed and the American Revolutionary war was virtually over. -
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty officially ended the American Revolution. It recognized the thirteen colonies as free and independent. It had also established boundaries between the US and Britain and it's remaining North American colony. The Treaty of Paris was signed by people of Britain and the North American Congress of the Confederation, signing allowed Americans to celebrate the historic victory. The treaty was signed on September 3rd in 1783 and was the official ending of the Revolutionary war.
