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Turning Points of the American Revolution

By drewbanzhoff

  • The Battle of Lexington/Concord

    The Battle of Lexington/Concord
    The Battles of Lexington/Concord started the American Revolution. Paul Revere's Midnight Ride prepared the colonists for British invasion.

  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Battle of Bunker Hill
    A turning point for the British; a defeat for the colonists.

  • Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge

    Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge
    The Americans defeated the British, gaining independence for North Carolina. This boosted "patriot morale."

  • The Battle of Trenton

    The Battle of Trenton
    After most of his forces had been wiped out by the British, Washington and men crossed the Delaware River and won a "swift battle."

  • The Battle of Saratoga

    The Battle of Saratoga
    The defeat of the Americans by the British caused French forces to fight with and support the Americans.

  • The Battle of Guilford Courthouse

    The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
    At Guilford Courthouse, NC, the Americans defeated the British. This move paved the way for British general Cornwallis's surrender, which would end fighting in America.

  • Battle of Yorktown

    Battle of Yorktown
    Another American victory, this battle led to General Cornwallis's surrender, ending the fighting in America.

  • Treaty of Paris, 1783

    Treaty of Paris, 1783
    Formally ended the American Revolution.