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Battle of Lexington and Concord
The Battle of Lexington and Concord took place in Boston, Massachusetts. The combatants at the battle were, British troops and the Militia of Massachusetts. The Battle of Lexington and Concord was an American and British victory. The importance of this battle is it is responsible for the "shot heard around the world", the beginning of the military violence between the American Colonies and Great Britain. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill took place on the Charlestown Peninsula on the north side of the Boston Harbor. Combatants included British troops of the Boston Garrison against troops of the American Continental Army. The battle was a British victory. The importance of the Battle of Bunker Hill is despite the American loss, the inexperienced colonial forces inflicted significant casualties against the British, the battle provided them with an important confidence boost. -
Battle of Long Island
The Battle of Long Island took place in Long Island in New York. The combatants were the British against the American Continental Army. The battle was a British victory. The importance of the Battle of Long Island is the U.S. forces were forced to retreat Manhattan, then New Jersey. However, their defensive tactics proved to be highly successful against the British. This was the first battle after America gained independence. -
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Battle of Trenton and Princeton
The Battle of Trenton and Princeton took place at Trenton, New Jersey on the Delaware River and Princeton, New Jersey in the United States of America. Combatants were the Americans against the Hessians and British troops. The battle was an American victory. The importance of the Battle of Trenton and Princeton is General George Washington's Army crossed the icy Delaware on Christmas Day, 1776 and over the course of 10 days won the Battle of Trenton and Princeton. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga took place in Saratoga on the Hudson River in New York state. Combatants were the British and German troops Against The Americans. The battle was an American victory. The importance of the Battle of Saratoga is British General John Burgoyne’s surrender to the American forces marked a turning point in the Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Vincennes
The Battle of Vincennes took place in Vincennes, Indiana in the United States of America. Combatants were American and British forces. The battle was an American victory. The importance of the Battle of Vincennes is George Rogers Clark, the older brother of Explorer William Clark, lead the Colonial forces to victory. -
Battle of Bohomme Richard vs. Serapis
The Battle of Bohomme Richard vs. Serapis took place off the eastern coast of England. Combatants were British forces against American forces. The battle was an American victory. The importance of the Battle of Bohomme Richard vs. Serapis is The battle was fought on water. John Paul Jones was the commander of American forces. Richard Pearson was the commander of British forces. Richard Pearson had no choice but to surrender after their ship had begun to sink. -
Battle of Charleston
The Battle of Charleston took place in the City of Charleston, South Carolina and the United States of America. The battle was fought between the British regulars and Loyalist volunteers against the American Continental Army and militia regiments. The battle was a British victory. The importance of the battle of Charleston is Americans suffered their worst defeat, with the unconditional surrender of Major General Benjamin Lincoln to British Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton and his army. -
Battle of Guilford Courthouse
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse took place in North Carolina in the United States of America. The combatants include the British against the Americans. The battle was a British victory. The importance of the battle of Guilford Courthouse is although the British won the battle and forced the Americans to retreat, they lost so many soldiers that the battle eventually lead them to defeat in battle. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown took place in Yorktown, Virginia. Combatants include American forces of Colonial and French troops against British forces. The battle was a French and American victory. The importance of the Battle of Yorktown was Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington, as French and American forces trapped the British at Yorktown.