1. American Revolution

2. Lexington and Concord 1775 First shots of the American Revolution British troops versus minutemen

3. Bunker Hill/Breed’s Hill 1775 First major battle of the war Americans plan to surprise the British Colonel William Prescott versus General Howe Americans were attacked 3 times, finally the British took the hill

4. Battle at Trenton 1776 Washington leads a surprise attack on December 26 Surprises the Hessians (paid German mercenaries) Big victory for Washington

5. Battle of Princeton 1777 Washington fools Cornwallis-leaves the fires burning Slipped behind British lines Continental Army wins

6. Battle of Saratoga 1777 Turning point of the war British General Burgoyne versus the Green Mountain Boys Ends British threat to Americans France decides to join the war

7. Winter at Valley Forge 1777-1778 Severe hardships Suffered frostbite and disease Many died Help will finally arrive

8. Surrender at Yorktown 1781 French ships blocked the Chesapeake Bay Washington surrounds Cornwallis from land Cornwallis was cut off 3 weeks later he surrenders