Revolution Review: Battles & Outcomes.DL21

It was the first fighting of the Revolution and became known as the "Shot heard 'roud the world!"

Battle of Lexington & Concord

As a result of the Revolution, this group lost much of its homeland and territories.

Native Americans

Fighting for the high ground againist the British, the colonists were told not to fire their weapons until they saw "the whites of their eyes!"

Battle of Bunker Hill

Frustrated that principles of freedom did not apply to them, this group faced hardships and fought to end slavery after the Revolution.

African Americans

This surprise battle took place around a major holiday and resulted in troops re-enlisting in the Continental Army.

Battle of Trenton

Frustrated that principles of freedom did not apply to them, they would have to wait 100 more years before earning the right to vote.

Women

Considered the "turning point" of the Revolution because the Americans successfully trapped 5,000 British soliders.

Battle of Saratoga

Its reputation suffered after the Revolution and it lost considerable land in North America.

Great Britain

During a long, harsh winter the colonists rested here and received training from General Von Steuben.

Valley Forge

It was a major American ally during the Revolution and evetually its people fought their own Revolutionary War.

France

It was he victorious and final battle of the American Revolution that "turned the world upside down!"

Battle of Yorktown