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American Revolution Battles
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord
These wars were the first wars of the American Revolution. The colonies were successful during these battles, and British retreated out of Lexington and Concord to Boston. -
The Siege of Fort Ticonderoga
The Siege of Fort Ticonderoga was a surprise attack on the British. Militiamen snuck into the Fort Ticonderoga and captured soldiers who were sleeping and vulnerable. -
The Battle of Chelsea Creek
This was the first battle between the British and The Colonies on water. The American militia won and obtained a lot of loot from this battle. -
The Battle of Bunker (Breeds) Hill
This battle was a success for the British. Americans were outnumbered compared to the British and had to retreat as a result. -
The Battle of Quebec
This battle was the most devastating war for the Americans. They attempted an attack on the British, but failed and lost the lives of soldiers and one important general: General Montgomery. -
The Battle of Long Island (Brooklyn Heights)
The Battle of Long Island (Brooklyn Heights) was an attack led by George Washington. The British soldiers were far more experienced than the Americans in war, and therefore the Americans lost in battle. -
The Battle of White Plains
The Battle of White Plains was a stalemate for both sides. The Americans and British both went off in separate directions. -
The Battle of Fort Washington Washington Heights
This battle resulted in a British victory. England went on to take Fort Washington. -
The Battle of Trenton
This was one of the most important battles during the American Revolution. George Washington took his army across the Delaware River and surprise attacked the British while they celebrated Christmas. This was a strong victory for The Colonies. -
The Battle of Princeton
Following The Battle of Trenton was another victory for Washington. From this battle he won most of New Jersey. -
The Battle of Oriskany
The Battle of Oriskany was one of the deadliest battles of the American Revolution. In the end the Americans ended up winning the battle. -
The Battle of Bennington
This battle also happened to be a tough battle. In the end, hoever, the Americans won the battle. -
The Battle of Brandywine
This was a battle between George Washington's army and, of course, the British soldiers. Unfortunately, the colonists were forced to retreat and the British won. -
The Battle of Saratoga (Freeman's Farm)
The Battle of Saratoga (Freeman's Farm) happened to be the turning point of the American Revolution. Americans's win convinced the French to finally join the war. -
The Battle of Germantown
This battle was won by the British, however, this battle gave the American soldiers a sense of hope that they could win the war. -
The Battle of Saratoga (Bemis Heights)
The Battle of Saratoga (Bemis Heights) was again, won by the Americanss. -
The Battle of Monmouth
The Battle of Monmouth was another battle that George Washington led. With a brilliant strategy, Washington was able to bring the battle to a draw. -
The Capture of Savannah
The Capture of Savannah was a fail on the American part. British attacked by surprise and captured Savannah. -
The Siege of Charleston
This battle was one of the major ones of the American Revolution. The British lost their northern strategy and moved down south, therefore Americans had won the north! -
The Battle of Camden
This battle was a victory for the British during the Revolutionary War. A small British troop fought against the Americans and resulted in a win. -
The Battle of King's Mountain
The Battle of King's Mountain was a battle that took place in South Carolina. This was between American militia and the British troops; a battle that the militia won. -
The Battle of Cowpens
This duel took place in South Carolina and was a victory for the Colonies. The Battle of Cowpens forced the British to retreat and ultimately boosted the soldiers hopes of winning the war. -
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse took place in North Carolina and was a very scarring battle. At the end of the battle, the British won despite their soldiers lost. -
The Battle of Eutaw Springs
The Battle of Eutaw Springs was the last battle to take place in South Carolina. This turned out to be a draw, but was seen as a victory for both sides. -
The Battle of Yorktown
This was the last battle that won the war! The French helped the American Colonies at Yorktown, trapping the British there. This was when the British surrendered.
