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Battle of Lexington and Concord
Hundreds of British troops march from Boston to Concord to confiscate weapons from the colonial militia. "Shot Heard 'Round the World" and Paul Revere becoming recognized for warning colonists about the British were the outcomes. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The British defeated the Americans at Breed's Hill in Massachusetts. The loss motivated the Continental Army and boosted their confidence. -
Battle of Bohomme Richard vs. Serapis
A naval battle in which the American ship, the Bohomme Richard, was outnumbered and incredibly damaged by the British ships the Serapis and the Countess of Scarborough. The U.S. ship defeated both British ships off of the coast of England. -
Battle of Long Island
The British seized and took control of New York, thus isolating New York from the rest of the colonies -
Battle of Trenton
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Battle of Trenton and Princeton
General George Washington's army crossed the Delaware. In the Battle of Trenton, Washington defeated a hefty amount of mercenaries before withdrawing. The Americans gained control of New Jersey, and the battle improved the unity of colonial army and militia. -
Battle of Saratoga
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Battle of Saratoga
British General John Burgoyne defeated the American forces, led by Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold. Burgoyne attacked the American for a second time, but was defeated and forced to retreat. The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point for the American Revolution, and it was the reason why France sent troops, money, and naval forces. -
Battle of Vincennes
The Continental Army, along with French volunteers, surrounded and attacked Fort Sackville. After a brutal battle with public executions, the British surrendered. -
Battle of Charleston
Major General Benjamin Lincoln surrendered to British Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton and his army of 10,000 men, It is America's worst defeat. The British captured over 3,000 Patriots and a lot of munitions and equipment. -
Battle of Guilford Courthouse
Although the British were victorious, General Charles Cornwallis lost many troops to American forces led by Major General Nathanael Greene. Cornwallis abandoned his original campaign for the Carolinas and instead took his army to Virginia -
Battle of Yorktown
General Charles Cornwallis surrendered due to being surrounded by Washington on land and the French naval fleet by sea. The King finally surrenders once and for all. America is now an independent country.
