American Revolution Battles The Important Ones; Quick and Easy Learning Log: What role did the Enlightenment play in the American Revolution?

Lexington & Concord Shot heard ‘round the world… April 19, 1775 Massachusetts British seeking colonists’ ammunition supplies British win Lexington; Patriots win Concord The Revolution has begun

Bunker Hill: aka The Thrill Although we lost, it was quite a thrill!! June, 1775; Boston Patriots line hills of Boston and hope to take control of the area Takes British 3 attempts to finally defeat Patriots Patriots surrender because they ran out of gun powder British lost many soldiers, even officers Even though we lost, it can still be seen as a victory!

March, 1776 Colonists lined the hills of Boston British feared another Bunker Hill, and abandoned Boston Patriots now control Boston Boston

New Jersey.. w/out Snooki December 24-25, 1776 Gen. Washington and his men cross the Delaware River and surprise attack British British celebrating Christmas and are unprepared Patriots win; Gen. Washington great leader

Saratoga: The Turning Point Fall, 1777 New York British troops invade through Canada; do not realize the dense forest situation Move 1 mile/ day, tons of cargo Patriots have time to prepare; use militia to misguide and attack British Patriots are victorious Allies; French and Spanish recognize colonies as independent and support their cause

Yorktown: The End, k bye. Virginia, fall of 1781 General Cornwallis leads British, General Washington leads Patriots Cornwallis believes he has control of Chesapeake Bay; access to supplies and emergency evacuation Patriots attack by land, French Navy and Washington attack by sea and block off bay Patriots surround Cornwallis and his troops and force surrender Patriot victory prompts treaty talks