Revolutionary War
Transcript: Revolutionary War Battles of Lexington and Concord April 1775: T. Gage sent the British troops to Lexington to capture S. Adams and J. Hancook, he sent them to Concord because that is where the Americans stored ammunition and arms. Revere and Dawes were aware of this and let the minutemen know that the British were coming. This allowed Hancook and Adams to escape from Lexington What happened at Concord? The British destroyed military stores, and left Lexington and Concord with many casualties. American Victory The British returned to Boston, and more than 10,000 colonial militiamen surrounded the city. The redcoats made attempts to drive the Americans off of Breed's Hill, but were not successful. June 1775: the 3rd attempt on Bunker Hill was a success because the Americans ran out of ammunition. British Victory! but showed the courage and skill of the patriots, and that they were not going down easily Fort Ticonderoga May 1775: Ethan Allen, Green Mountain Boys, and B. Arnold capture British fort American Victory! Crown Point May 1775: Allen, the Green Mountain Boys, and Arnold also captured the British fort at Crown Point. American Victory! These captures were to open the doors to Canada, where the Americans look forword to having the alliance of the French-Canadians. Montreal November 1775: R. Montgomery went North to Montreal and captured it. American Victory Quebec December 31, 1775: the Americans attack Quebec during a snowstorm, but were forced to retreat back to Fort Ticonderoga. *Montgomery was killed and Arnold was badly injured. British Victory! New York October 1776: over the next 4 months Howe's army plagued the American army forcing them to retreat. Washington went to Jersey. British Victory! N. Hale was hung on the account of being a spy, the orders were given by Howe. Battle of Trenton Winter of 1776 Washington and the Continental Army were close to defeat. Then Washington fought back with two quick wins. Christmas 1776: Washington crosses the Delaware River into Trenton surprising a large number of Hessian forces. American Victory Battle of Princeton January 1777: a week after the surprise attack on Trenton, Washington drove the British out of Princeton. American Victory The victories at Trenton and Princeton are just what the army needed to continue. It boosted the spirits and more men wanted to join the Continental Army. Battle of Oriskany The Britsh had a plan to divide New England by capturing NY state. This plan failed. *August 1777: St. Leger was defeated at Oriskany. American Victory Battle of Brandywine Instead of following the plan to Albany, Howe went to Philadelphia and won the Battle of Brandywine and.... Battle of Germantown October 1777: Howe wins battle of Germantown. British Victories at Brandywine and Germantown Battle of Saratoga October 1777: Burgoyne found himself at Saratoga with little men and little ammunition. He surrender to Gates. American Victory This is considered the turning point in the Revolution. *Encouraged the colonists and surprised the British. *Convinced France to sign the Treaty of Alliance with the United Stated. The British were encouraging the Natives to attack the Americans on the western frontier. *Clark and his men ended these raides by capturing Forts Kaskaskai (July 1778) and Vincennes (February 1779) Battle of Savannah In the last years of the war, battles were mainly fought in the South. British captured the coastal cities of Savannah... Battle of Charleston May 1780: British captured Charleston Battle of Camden August 1780: Cornwallis went inland and won the battle at Camden. British Victory! Battle at King's Mountain October 1780: Washington sent Greene to King's Mountain where he won the battle. American Victory Battle of Cowpens January 1781: Continental Army under Greene won the battle at Cowpen. American Victory February 1781: the coastal city of Wilmington was captured by the British. *Britsh Victories at the Coastal Cities of Savannah, Charleston, and Wilmington. Battle of Guilford Courthouse March 1781: Continental Army takes over Guilford Courthouse. American Victory Battle at Yorktown *Cornwallis took his army to Yorktown. *While Washington hurried from NY with 20,000men. *The French prevented the British Navy from saving Cornwallis. October 1781: Cornwallis was surrounded and forced to surrender. Yorktown was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War. American Victory Purpose: How did the Americans win this war? In September 1783 The United States and Great Britain signed the Treaty of Paris, where Britain realized the independence of the United States. The Americans won 14 of the battles, while the British only won 9. Even though the British won some of the battles, they didn't have the support like the Americans did. There is no black and white answer as to why the Americans won the war. It is a combination of leadership, drive, and support. Battle of Bunker Hill
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