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Battle of Bunker Hill
This was a British victory under William Howe. This was a early battle that demonstrated that the colonists would put up a fight. -
Battle of Brandywine
The British seized Philadelphia after this victory. They were under William Howe and Charles Cornwallis. -
Battle of Saratoga
Looked at as a turning point in the american revolution. Under General George Washington, the colonists beat the British and gain the french's help. -
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Valley Forge
This was not a battle, but where George Washington and his troops spent the winter during the american revolution. Even though many died, the remaining came out stronger and more prepared. -
Battle of Charleston
British gained control of South and the Americans lost many soldiers due to the surrender. Victory was under a Admiral Mariot Arbuthnot and Sir Henry Clinton. -
Battle of Camden
British victory under Charles Cornwallis. The colonists hardly fired any shots before running away. -
Battle of Kings Mountains
Victory showed the British that the colonists in the South would not back the British. Was won under James Johnston. -
Battle of Cowpens
Under General Daniel Morgan, the colonists were able to beat the British. The battle was in Cowpens, South Carolina. This was one of the battles that caused Cornwallis to pull troops from South Carolina and move them farther north. -
Battle of Guilford Courthouse
After this victory, the British sustained heavy casualties and Cornwallis abandoned the Carolina's and marched for Virginia. This was won under Nathanael Greene. -
Battle of Yorktown
Last battle of the american revolution. Colonist won under George Washington.
