American Revolution Interactive Powerpoint

Who won what?

The Battle of Lexington

• A.The United States of America• B.Great Britain

Winner

• Great Britain.• They asked the minutemen to lay down their

arms, but they refused. Their captain said “If they mean to have a war, let it begin here”

• The Americans retreated to Concord

The Battle of Concord

• A.The United States of America• B.Great Britain

Winner

• After the British forced the Americans to retreat from Lexington, they set up at Concord. Once the British came to cross the bridge, the colonists forced them back.

The Battle of Saratoga

• A.The United States of America• B.Great Britain

Winner

• The Battle of Saratoga was a crucial win for the United States. The British had a plan to cut America in half. Stopping all communication for the American army.

The Battle of Bunker Hill

• A.The United States of America• B.Great Britain

Winner

• Americans held the hill for a few waves of attacks, but eventually British soldiers took the hill. A famous quote from this battle states… “Don’t fire, until you see the whites of their eyes”

The Battle of Trinton

• A.The United States of America• B.Great Britain

Winner

• The famous event of George Washington crossing the Delaware led into the the battle of Trinton. Americans snuck up on the Hessians(working for the British)… Winning the battle on Christmas day.

The Battle of Yorktown

• A.The United States of America• B.Great Britain

Winner

• The last battle of The American Revolution. This marked an American achievement of independence.

Personal Thank You

• I would like to thank all of the countries that helped America win the American Revolution. I can not thank you enough for sacrificing your military for the American Cause