1st Half of Revolutionary War Major Battles King George attempts to force Americans to stay loyal. British soldiers fight for their King. Revolutionary soldiers fight for freedom. Many lose faith while the British beat and harass them.

Battle of Lexington and Concord First battles Shot heard 'round the world 4000 colonial minute men vs. 800 British forces

Attack on Quebec Major American Defeat 400 continental soldiers captured 60 dead General Montgomery killed

Battles of New York General Howe invades New York in Three Battles Port of New York and the Fort captured All of Washington’s troops retreat from New York

Battle of Valcour Bay First Naval Battle Small and Medium size boats British win Americans slowed down the British advance

Battle of Trenton American soldiers attack British and German forces 900 soldiers captured First American victory

Battle of Princeton Surprising the British at sunrise Americans win, building confidence again Forced British out of New Jersey

Battle of Bennington Militiamen led by Generals Stark and Warner beat the British Captured or destroyed supplies and men the British need for the Battle of Saratoga This tips France towards siding with the Americans

Battle of Brandywine Washington tries to block the British from going south British and General Howe win Philadelphia captured and held for a year

Battle of Germantown Attempt to free Philadelpia General Washington uses a four prong attack Thick fog leads to miscommunication between the American Leaders British win

Battles of Saratoga A MAJOR WIN! General Burgoyne cornered and captured north of New York One quarter of British forces captured

Results American soldiers believe they may win, more men join the army. Other nations begin to believe the Americans may win. France and other nations send aid, leaders and soldiers to help.