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Bella Caruso - American Revolution Battles
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first military engagements of the American Revolution. Tensions between Britain and the colonists had been building up for years, this battle was one of the results. -
The Siege of Fort Ticonderoga, New York
The Fort Ticonderoga served as key points of access to Canada and the Hudson River Valley during the French and Indian war. This battle was the first American victory of the American Revolutionary War. -
The Battle of Chelsea Creek Suffolk County, Massachusetts
First navel engagement of the American Revolution. Ended in victory for the American Colonists. This battle is also known as the ¨Battle of Noodles Isand" -
The Battle of Bunker (Breeds) Hill Charlestown, Massachusetts
The battle of Bunker hill was fought during the siege of Boston during the very early stages of the Revolution. The battle was also named after Bunker Hill in Charlestown. -
The Battle of Quebec, Quebec City, Province of Quebec
The battle was the first heavy defeat for the colonists, Patriot forces under Colonel Benedict Arnold and General Richard Montgomery, attempt to capture British occupied city of Quebec, and win support for the American cause in Canada. This plan failed and costed Montgomery his life. -
The Battle of Long Island (Brooklyn Heights) Long Island, New York
The Battle of Long Island is also known as the Battle of Brooklyn, or the Battle of Brooklyn Heights. It was another loss for the Americans, and this gave the British control over the city of New York. -
The Battle of White Plain, New York
After the American defeat in Long island, Washington moved his army to New York state. On the morning of October 28, the British Lead by Howe moved to attack.There were about 217 American causalities, and 233 British causalities. -
The Battle of Fort Washington Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York
The Battle of Fort Washington Washington Heights, resulted in British victory. It gained the surrender of the remnant of the garrison of Fort Washington near the north end of Manhattan Island. -
The Battle of Trenton, Trenton, New Jersey
The Battle of Trenton was a small bur important battle. Washington defeats garrison of Hessian mercenaries. A week later Washington and his troops return to lure British forces south. The successes boosted the soldiers Morales and reasserted American control to much of New Jersey. -
The Battle of Princeton, Princeton, New Jersy
Having victory at the battle of Trenton, Washington craved similar opportunities with the British outposts. He recrossed the Delaware river assembled his army at Trenton and awaited the British. -
The Battle of Oriskan, New York
This was one of the bloodiest battles in the North American Theater of the American Revolution. An American party was trying to relieve the siege of Fort Stanwix. They were ambushed by another party of Loyalists and allies of several American Indian tribes, -
The Battle of Bennington, New York
The Battle of Bennington was apart of the Saratoga campaign. This battle is so important because, Brigadier General John Stark and his American troops successfully defeated 2 detachments of British invading army's. -
The Battle of Brandywine, Near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
This battle occurred near Chadds Ford. More troops fought at Brandywine than any other battle during the American Revolution. -
The Battle of Saratoga (Freeman's Farm), New York
The Battle of Saratoga marked the peak of the Saratoga campaign. It was also known as the turning point in the war. The British surrender to the Americans. -
The Battle of Germantown, Pennsylvania
British forces defeat the American Continental army. The Battle of Germantown was also a huge engagement in the Philadelphia campaign of the American Revolutionary war. -
The Battle of Saratoga (Bemis Heights), New York
Another turning point during the Revolution. British General John Burgoyne surrenders to the Americans, giving them victory. -
The Battle of Monmouth Monmouth, New Jersey
Also known as the Battle of Monmouth Courthouse. General George Washington attacks the rear of the British Army, commanded by Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton as they left Monmouth Court House -
The Capture of Savannah
The Siege of Savannah or the Second Battle of Savannah was an encounter of the American Revolutionary War Georgia was the only colony he British had reconquered. -
The Siege of Charleston. South Carolina
During the American Revolution, this was a British land and sea campaign that cut off and forced surrender on Charleston. Americans suffered their worst defeat on this day. -
The Battle of Camden North of Camden, South Carolina
The Battle of Camden was a major victory for the British during the Revolution. The casualties included 48 Continental soldiers. 24 of witch where captured without wounds. -
The Battle of King's Mountain Near Blackburn, SC and King's Mountain, NC
The battle took place on October 7, 1780 on a Saturday, 9 miles south of the present-day town of Kings Mountain, North Carolina. It ended with the victory of the Colonists, leaving Cornell's army destroyed on the left wing. -
The Battle of Cowpens, South Carolina
This battle was the turning point in the Revolution for the southern colonies. After loosing several battles in the south, it was good for the war, as well as their morals to finally defeat Britain at Cowpens. -
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse Guilford Courthouse, North Carolina
American and British forces clashed for several hours near Guilford Courthouse.The battle was in culmination for several months of campaigning by the forces of Nathanael Greene and Lord Charles Cornwallis.. -
The Battle of Eutaw Springs
The Battle of Eutaw Springs was one of the last among the war of Independence. It's outcome was ruled inconclusive, 500 Americans were killed or wounded, and Britain suffered a loss of 700 men. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was a very important battle. The British army was destroyed, and the Revolutionary war was more or less over. It held great significance, Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington as French and American forces trapped the British at Yorktown.
