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Battle of Fort Ticonderoga
Benedict Arnold joined the Green Mountain Boys which was led by Ethan Allen in a dawn attack at the fort. The battle was significant because it was a surprise attack, the first rebel victory of the war, and the Battle of Fort Ticonderoga served as a confidence booster and provided key artillery for the Continental Army. -
Battle of Lexington/ Concord
Started off the American Revolutionary War. British troops marched from Boston to somewhere near Concord in order to seize an arm cache. Tension had been building up for multiple years between the 13 colonies and the British authorities. This battle was significant because of the famous "shot heard round the world" marked the start of the American Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
American troops found out a day before the battle that the British planned on sending troops from Boston to occupy the hills surrounding the city. Major General William Howe and Brigadier General Robert Pigot landed in Charlestown Peninsula and marched to Breed's Hill. This battle was significant because the inexperienced colonial forces inflicted significant casualties against the enemy, and the battle provided them with an important confidence boost during the Siege of Boston. -
Common Sense
Thomas wrote a pamphlet supporting independence from Great Britain to people who were apart of the 13 colonies. In Paine's pamphlet it talked about political arguments to help encourage common people in the colonies to fight for their government. Thomas Paine Common Sense was significant because it played major role to Americans and played a crucial role in convincing colonist to battle with England. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was the first formal statement by the nations people. A five-man committee including Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Benjamin Franklin were tasked with drafting a formal statement of the colonies’ intentions. The Declaration of Independence was significant because it helped colonists to take over the fur trade, which gave them money for the Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Long Island
The Battle of Long Island was the largest battle in the American Revolutionary War and the first battle after the declaration of Independence. The Americans in the battle were more concentrated on a smaller attack meanwhile the British were surrounding the Americans. This battle was significant because the British forcefully won and had control of New York City for the rest of the war -
Washington Crosses the Delaware
General George Washington crossed the Delaware River with 5,400 troops. Washington was looking forward to surprising a Hessian force for Christmas in Trenton, New Jersey. This was significant because they had a surprise attack on the British and helped turn the war back to Americas favor. -
Battle of Trenton
Washington returned back to Trenton after defeating a formidable garrison of Hessian mercenaries and attracting British forces to the South. This was significant because the Hessian army was defeated when Washington raided across the Delaware River. -
Battle of Princeton
Both sides ran into each other and did not plan to fight on ground where the battle raged. American's spotted British troopers around William Clarke's farm. This was significant because after following the victories of the Battle of Trenton and Princeton, American believed they could win the war. -
Battle of Saratoga
This battle happened in the second year of Revolution. The battle included two crucial battles fought more than two weeks apart. This was a key victory for the Continental Army. This battle was significant because it was the turning point for the American Revolution. -
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Winter at Valley Forge
General Washington and his troops arrived in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania just a few days before Christmas. When the army got into Valley Forge they were suffering from the cold, fatigue, and hunger. This was significant because the American Continental Army made camps during the Winter. -
Treaty of Amity and Commerce/ Treaty of Alliance
This was a military alliance between the United States and France against Great Britain. The Treaty of Alliance required both France and American to not separate peace with Great Britain. -
Battle of Charleston
General Sir Henry Clinton left to New York City with 90 troopships, and over 13,500 soldiers and sailors. He sailed to Savannah, Georgia, to meet with force commander by Lieutenant Colonel Mark Prevost and they marched over to Charlestown, South Carolina. This battle was significant because the British gained control of the South and Americans lost soldiers due to them surrendering. -
Battle of Springfield
After the Battle of Connecticut Farms, on June 7, 1780, had failed Lieutenant General Wilhelm, Baron von Knyphausen’s expedition to attack General George Washington’s army at Morristown, New Jersey, Knyphausen and Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton, British commander-in-chief in North America, decided to try again for the second time.This battle was significant because it marked the last invasion of the British in New Jersey and abolished danger and defeat of the Continental forces. -
Battle of Camden, SC
This battle was one of the devastating defeats for the Americans. British forces under General Charles Lord Cornwallis established a supply depot and garrison at Camden as a way to secure control of the South Carolina backcountry. This battle was significant because it was the most defeated battle that ever was imposed on the American Army. -
Battle of Cowpens
Americans took a victory over a British force on the northern boarder of South Carolina. Lord Cornwallis's campaign to North Carolina was interrupted by the victory of the Americans. This battle was significant because this battle was the turning point for the Revolutionary war in the Southern Colonies. -
Battle of Kings Mountain
This battle was a military engagement between Patriot and Loyalist militias in South Carolina. This battle was describes as "the worlds largest all-American fight". This battle was significant because it was Americans first patriot victory after the British invasion. -
Battle of Yorktown
General Lord Charles Cornwallis and his army surrendered to General George Washington’s American force, Cornwallis attempted a nighttime sea evacuation, but he was stopped by a storm. This battle was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War. This battle was significant because was the Last battle of the American Revolution; Virginia marked the conclusion of the last major battle of the American Revolution and the start of a new nation’s independence. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed by U.S. and British Representatives. The signing of the Treaty of Paris ended the war of the American Revolution.It was significant because it was ending the War. The agreement recognized U.S. independence and granted the U.S. significant western territory.
