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Invasion of Quebec
The colonists failed attempt to take military control of the British province. British were lead by Colonel Benedict Arnold and General Richard Montgomery. Montgomery was killed, and the battle resulted with the first major defeat in the war. -
Battles at Lexington and Concord
The first battle of the war, which officially established a fight between Britain and the colonists. Took place of the span of a day in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. 700 British soldiers, led by Lieutenant Colonel Francis Smith, were the victors of the battle. -
Fort Ticonderoga
Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold led a small group of colonists (known as the "Green Mountain Boys") and over powered the small amount of British soldiers at the New York fort. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle that occurred during the Siege of Boston. The hill the battle was named after was only on the outskirts of the battle field. The British victory was lead by General Joseph Warren and Major Andrew McClary. -
Battle of Long Island
First battle since America declaring independence that July. George Washington lead the Americans, but was still defeated by the British. -
Battle of Fort Washington
The British victory obtained in New York resulted in the surrender of the garrison at Fort Washington. George Washington, who led the American, was defeated once again.
