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Battle of Bunker Hill
Even though the colonist lost the war, they killed many British soldiers and helped to boost the colonists' confidence. This was a battle lead by William Howe. -
Battle of Brandywine
A battle between George Washington and Sir William Howe. This battle was fought over the American capitol of Philadelphia. -
Battle of Saratoga
This is the major turning point in the American Revolution. Battle included Benedict Arnold and John Borgoyne -
Valley Forge
Where Washington and his troops spent the harsh winters outside of Philadelphia. Allowed the British to relax in the city -
Battle of Charleston
Happened toward the end of the war that shifted the focus to the southern American colonies. lead by Charles Cornwallis. -
Battle of Camden
Cornwallis left Charleston, and Sir Henry Clinton left New York. They met in Camden and the British won. -
Battle of Kings Mountains
This was the first main patriot victory after the British invasion of Charleston. This battle was lead by Patrick Ferguson. -
Battle of Cowpens
This was the turning point of the war in South. This battle was lead by Daniel Morgan. -
Battle of Guilford Courthouse
This was the largest battle of the southern campaigns. This battle was lead by Nathanael Greene in North Carolina -
Battle of Yorktown
Cornwallis marched to the coast of Virginia to get more supplies from the British navy. The French navy was there and caused Cornwallis to surrender.