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Fort Ticonderoga (Patriot victory)
This event was significant because the colonists captured the fort’s large supply of weapons, including cannons. -
Bunker Hill (British victory)
This event was significant because, even though they won, the British suffered heavy losses. They learned that defeating the Patriots would not be easy. -
Quebec (British victory)
This event was significant because more than half the Patriot troops were captured, killed, or wounded; hopes of taking Canada ended. -
Battles for New York-Defeat on Long Island (British victory)
This event was significant because Washington had to use all his leadership skills just to save his army. -
Trenton (Patriot victory)
This event is significant because Washington’s troops surprised the British and were able to move on to Princeton. -
Princeton (Patriot victory)
This event was significant because it boosted the Patriot’s spirits and attracted more men into the army. -
Brandywine Creek (British victory)
This event was significant because Howe (British) could have crushed the Continental Army, but allowed many soldiers to escape. -
Fort Stanwix (Patriot victory)
This event was significant because Patriots captured badly needed supplies. Also, St. Leger’s retreat prevented him from meeting up with Burgoyne at Saratoga as planned. -
Saratoga (Patriot victory)
This event is significant because the Patriots prevented the British from splitting the colonies and gaining control of the Hudson River. -
Camden (British victory)
This event was significant because, after it, Gen. Cornwallis realized that he could not control the area that the Patriots had conquered. The Patriots turned to guerilla warfare in the Southern colonies. -
Yorktown (Patriot victory)
This event is significant because the Patriots captured key British defenses including 8,000 soldiers and more than 200 guns.
