HistoryRevolutionaryWarBattlesTier Flashcards
from Mr. Tier's Quizlet group, created by Mr. Tier
Battle of Lexington and Concord
First battle of the revolution, occurred in Massachusetts; showed England and colonists that only war would solve the crisis between the two nations
Battle of Bunker Hill
took place in Boston; General Howe’s troops defeated the Continental Army and Massachusetts Militia
Battle of Long Isand
an early defeat of the Continental Army; forced Washington to retreat into Pennsylvania
Battle of Paoli
another defeat of the Continental Army, giving way to Philadelphia for the British Army
Battle of Philadelphia
victory for the British that forced Continental Congress to flee and create a new capital in York, Pa
Valley Forge Encampment
not a battle; Von Stueben trained the Army
Battle of Trenton
first victory for Washington; convinced hundreds of soldiers to re-enlist for another year
Battle of Saratoga
important victory by General Gates army in NY; convinced the French to assist the US
Battle of Vincennes
important victory for the US in Indiana; strengthened the US position in the west and weakened Native American support for the British
Battle of Moore’s Creek
defeat of British Loyalists in North Carolina in 1776; convinced the British to commit more soldiers to the Southern War effort
Guerrilla War
used by Francis Marion in South Carolina, prevented Cornwallis from controlling the South
Battle of Cowpens
Daniel Morgan defeated the British Army by using guerrilla war tactics; a significant turning point in the War in the South
Battle of Yorktown
the final significant battle of the war; Cornwallis was defeated by Washington with help from the French, who blocked the British retreat by sea