American War of Independence Battles
This flashcard set outlines major early battles of the American Revolutionary War, from the opening shots at Lexington and Concord to key engagements like Bunker Hill, Quebec, Charleston, and Washington’s surprise victory at Trenton.
When was the Battle of Bunker Hill?
June 1775
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When was the Battle of Bunker Hill?
June 1775
When was the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
April 1775
When was the Battle of Quebec?
December 1775
When was the Battle of Charleston
June 1776
When was the Battle of Trenton?
December 1776
When was the Battle of Saratoga?
October 1777
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
When was the Battle of Bunker Hill? | June 1775 |
When was the Battle of Lexington and Concord? | April 1775 |
When was the Battle of Quebec? | December 1775 |
When was the Battle of Charleston | June 1776 |
When was the Battle of Trenton? | December 1776 |
When was the Battle of Saratoga? | October 1777 |
When was the Battle of Rhode Island? | August 1778 |
When was the Battle of Kings Island? | October 1780 |
When was the Battle of Cowpens? | January 1781 |
When was the Battle of Yorktown? | October 1781 |
What happened at the Battle of Lexington and Concord? | On April 19th of 1775 approximately seven hundred redcoats arrived at Lexington where they were met by around seventy seven armed colonists on the town green. |
Casualties in the Battle of Bunker Hill | The British deaths - 226 |
Importance of the Battle of Cowpens | The Battle of Cowpens had lasted a little over one hour and was an overwhelming American victory. |
Importance of the Battle of Saratoga | Held up in Saratoga surrounded by the Americans General Burgoyne had no other choice but to surrender; which he did ten days after the battle. This was the first time the British surrendered in the American Revolutionary War. |
Battle of Yorktown facts | The battle took place in Yorktown Virginia from September 28th of 1781 through October 19th 1781. |