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Lexington and Concord
Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the Revolutionary War. These battles showed the British that the Americans were ready to fight after they won the battle. http://www.ushistory.org/us/images/00038335.jpg -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
This battle showed that the Americans were a great army. Even though they lost against the British, it was considered a moral victory for the Americans. The British were the most powerful army and they inexperienced American militia had done well. http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-bunker-hill -
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was considered a turning point for the Americans. After they had won against the British, they proved they had a chance to win the war and gained an alliance with French and eventually the Spanish. http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-saratoga -
Valley Forge
Valley Forge was important because it proved the loyalty and strength of the militia. Even though the conditions were absolutely terrible, not many soldiers deserted Washington. They were determined to fight for their country even if it meant death. http://www.mountvernon.org/digital-encyclopedia/article/valley-forge/ -
The Battle of King’s Mountain
Like Saratoga, The Battle of King’s Mountain was another turning point for the Americans. It was important because it was the first major Patriot victory after Savannah and Charles Town and one of the first British losses in the South. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Kings_Mountain -
BATTLE OF YORKTOWN
The Battle of Yorktown was the last major Battle in the Revolutionary War! This American victory won the war for the Patriots and ended the 9 year conflict. https://www.landofthebrave.info/battle-of-yorktown.htm
