Major Battles Of The American Revolution

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Describe the Bunker Hill Battle:

Back 1

Took place in 1775, the British won because they took both Bunker Hill and Breed's hill by surprise, but they paid a high price. It proved that America could fight bravely, and also that the British were hard to beat.

Front 2

Describe the Long Island Battle:

Back 2

It took place in 1776, the British won because Howe's army landed on long island. More than 1, 400 Americans were killed, wounded, or captured.

Front 3

Describe the Battle of Trenton:

Back 3

It took place in 1776, and the Americans won because it was a surprise attack. The population of Hessian's went from 1, 408 to 0 in an hour.

Front 4

Describe the battle of Saratoga:

Back 4

It took place in 1777, and the Americans won because the Green Mountain Boys helped them, and Burgoyne surrendered to them.

Front 5

Describe the Battle of Cowpens:

Back 5

It took place in 1781, and the American's won because the British got fooled by the Americans, who used quick tactics. The Britis suffered large blood loss.

Front 6

Describe the battle of Yorktown:

Back 6

It took place in 1781, and the American's won because Cornwallis was trapped on the peninsula. This ended the Revolutionary War.