The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The First Revolutionary Battle was at Lexington and Concord in April 19th 1775. When British soldiers are sent to take colonial weapon, the British run into an untrained and under armed militia. The Colonials defeat 700 British soldiers, killing over 100. The surprise victory boosts their confidence for the war ahead. American victory. The Battle of Bunker Hill
On June 17, 1775, the Americans defended Bunker Hill, the British slaughtered the untrained Americans at the Battle of Bunker Hill in Massachusetts. Even though americans lost it helped boost spirits so more soldiers joined. British victory. The Battle of Fort Ticonderoga
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The battle was supposed to cut off New England from the rest of the colonies and thereby isolate New England from the rest of the colonies. Washington’s defeat could have led to the surrender of his entire force, but he was smart and escaped silently overnight, and went on to continue the fight. British victory. The Battle of Saratoga
In 1777 the two Battles of Saratoga were a turning point in the American Revolution. On September 19th, Gen. Burgoyne led his army to a small victory. He didn't heed the warnings by the looks of his men, and he marched them into battle. He lost that battle, he surrendered ten days later. The American victory told the French and Louis XVI to help the Americans. American victory. The Battle of Brandywine
The Battle of Brandywine, also known as the Battle of Brandywine Creek, was fought between the Americans and British September 11, 1777. General Howe and General Cornwallis split their 18,000 army, and attacked. General Cornwallis took his force on a flank route to the right, while Howe attacked from the front. The Americans made a hasty retreat after they soon realized they were outnumbered and being surrounded. British