1. 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.

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

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

4. 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

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

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

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

8. 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

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

10. 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

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

12. 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.