Battles of the revolutionary war map by national geographic. Good map to get a perspective of the different campaigns and battles to modern sites. Battle of harlem heights while on a mission observing british troop activity. George washington and other officials, such as horatio gates and benedict arnold, led many battles against the british. Lawyer, professor, prolific author, and an officer in the united states army during the american civil war and in the old west during red clouds war. I have listed here, the date, location, casualties and result of each significant battle during the war. This interactive map follows the campaigns of the american revolution from lexington and concord to yorktown, and beyond to the treaty of paris.
Battle of yorktown the last major battle of the revolutionary war, which resulted in the surrender of british forces in 1781. Where was the southernmost battle of shown on the map. In the resulting clashes, now known as the battles of lexington and concord. This awesome map allows students to click on the points of the map to learn more about each battle. See the revolutionary war unfold, from lexington to yorktown and beyond, on our animated map, produced by wide awake films in partnership with the revolutionary war trust formerly campaign 1776, a division of the american battlefield trust. Brandywine sept 11, 1777 british 550 american 1,000. This worksheet is a map of the revolutionary war battles. Remains an exceptionally comprehensive source work for the american revolution, invaluable for its seventysixchapter narrative history of the war and especially its 41 specially prepared topographical illustrations of all the major battlefields, created for the original 1881 publication, each accompanied by a capsule summary of the battle involved, the opposing forces. The american revolution was crucial to the united states gaining independence from britain. American revolutionbattles wikibooks, open books for an. Read the passages and on a sheet of paper, put the information from each passage into an appropriate graphic organizer.
Download your free battles of the revolution worksheet here. Battles of the american revolution timeline timetoast timelines. Rather it was an era of fighting and disagreements with england that began in 1763. Where was the northernmost battle of shown on the map. The american revolution and its era contains numerous military maps from the american revolution, beginning with the encounter between british troops and local militia at lexington and concord in april 1775 and continuing to the siege of yorktown in 1781. Here are the highlights of ten key battles or campaigns in the american revolution. Set up a key in the lower left hand corner of your map. Revolutionary war interactive battle map and worksheet w. Students will create a powerpoint on one of the battles of the american revolution after analyzing pictures of each battle goal. Battle of bunker hill following the battles of lexington and concord, the british returned to boston. American revolutionary war activities american revolution. Major campaigns, theaters, and expeditions of the war boston campaign 17751776 invasion of quebec 177576 new york and new jersey campaigns 177677 saratoga campaign 1777 philadelphia campaign 177778.
Ask a parent to volunteer to help with the copying before you begin the activity. Revolutionary war interactive battle map and worksheet w key. Feb 24, 2010 major battles of the american revolution 1. For those of you who enjoy the gory details of battles, i have made this section for you. American history activities 40 shell educational publishing preparation total preparation time should be around 10 minutes. Battles of the revolutionary war, 17751781 a military historians eminently readable look at the strategy and tactics at bunker hill, trenton, and other battles of the american revolution george f. Causes and provocations of the american revolution, including.
The war actually lasted for 20 years, finally winding down in yorktown pennsylvania in 1783. Fort stanwix august 3, 1777 british 150 american 150. You will be responsible for knowing all of the information in this packet. A list of battles of the american revolution has been provided below.
The most famous battle involved the bonhomme richard, commanded by captain john paul jones, and the british warship serapis. Revolutionary war battles chart revolutionary war battles. Americas war for independence began on april 19, 1775, when the first shots were fired at lexington and concord in massachusetts. History books tell us almost nothing about that nightor the rest of her life. Civil war army general, 18241912 is a rare historic chronology of this aweinspiring era of american history, and is an absolute must for both the sunshine and soultried patriots library alike. In between were six long years of bitter fighting on land and at sea. Every battle, major and minor, is accompanied by large and detailed maps. Egypt, syria, sri lanka, yemen, ukraine, afghanistan, libya.
The american revolutionary war took place from 17751783, although the revolt against british colonial rule began. The americans captured the 44gun serapis after a bloody, bitter fight off the coast of great britain. Decisive battles of the american revolution, joseph b. Test your childs knowledge of the major american revolution battles, given the date and year of each battle. About 800 british ships were captured or destroyed.
American revolution lessons, worksheets and activities. Identify the sequence of battles in the american revolution. Revolutionary war battles national geographic society. A guide to the battles of the american revolution is the first comprehensive account of every engagement of the revolution, a war that began with a brief skirmish at lexington green on april 19, 1775, and concluded on the battlefield at the siege of yorktown in october 1781. Major campaigns, theaters, and expeditions of the war boston campaign 17751776 invasion of quebec. The american revolution, perhaps the single most important war in americas history, didnt begin with a single act on a single day. Loyalist activity surged in the wake of the american defeat, especially in new york. Major battles of the american revolution 1 directions 1. Long the standard biography, a separately issued atlas provided the best maps of the campaigns of the american revolution then being issued. Home september 2, 2019 girl hero of the american revolution. American revolution major battles activity by history girl tpt. Alliances with native americans the battle of quebec british victory gains territory but leaves britain financially weakened. Special thanks to the american revolution institute of the society of the cincinnati for historical consultation and george washingtons. Click on the battle area on the map to go to the slide on that event, click bottom right corner to return to battle map 1.
The battles were fought on wednesday, april 19, 1775. A map of the revolutionary war the best history encyclopedia. Sep 12, 20 lawyer, professor, prolific author, and an officer in the united states army during the american civil war and in the old west during red clouds war. A guide to the battles of the american revolution provides excellent thumbnail sketches of battles major and minorof the american revolutionary war. A number of revolutionary war battles are particularly well documented in the collections maps. Maps of the revolutionary war from the united states military academy. Major battle of the american revolution lexingtonconcord bunker hill trenton oriskany saratoga yorktown 2. Apr 25, 2017 the american revolutionary war, also known as the american war of independence, was fought between 1775 and 1783. The battles of lexington and concord american revolution. Battles of the american revolution, 17751781, including battle maps and charts of the american revolution. Interactive map of the campaigns of the american revolution in the northern colonies. Map of the battle of valcour island october 11, 1776. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The american revolution this pin is a good map explaining movements during the revolution.
Jump to navigation jump to search this is a list of military actions in the american revolutionary war. The first battles of the revolutionary war, shown on this map, took place in the northeast. Click on rider in first slide for slide on paul revere 2. The american revolutionary war 17751783, also known as the american war of. Over the past decade, several countries have been involved in their own wars of independence. Mac hold the ctrl key and click the image for options. During the american revolution, the american colonists had to decide to support the war for independence or remain loyal to the british and king george iii. This is a very good introductory primer for those who know very little about the war or its major battles.
The student will explain the causes, events, and results of the american revolution. This interactive powerpoint lesson is centered on an interactive map that allows teachers or students to choose their own revolutionary war battle to explore simply by clicking. Important battles of the revolutionary war lesson plans. List of american revolutionary war battles wikipedia. The battle which was the turning point of the revolution because after the colonists won this major victory, the french decided to support us with money, troops, ships, etc. Use the map to learn more about the battles that followed after the first shot heard around the world.
The major revolutionary war battles you are in the right place about american history bulletin boards here we offer you the most beautiful pictures about the american history you are looking for. Access our growing collection of revolutionary war battle maps within our maps page. Students will use a variety of sources to predict the outcome of some of the battles that took place during the american revolution objectives. The battles of lexington and concord was the first battle between military forces in the american revolutionary war. Use the same colored pencil to fill in the battle symbol explosion in the key that represents a british victory. Describe the major events of the american revolution and explain the factors leading to american victory and british defeat. As a bonus, see if he can determine which battles were american victories and which were british victories. The american revolution was a turning point in the history of the united states. Starting with the infamous shot heard round the world, american colonists defended the country and ultimately helped the united states become independent from. Below is a list of maps related to several key battles in the american revolution.
Girl hero of the american revolution junior scholastic. Fort ticonderoga less than a month after lexington and. Students get a brief look at ten of the major battles of the american revolution including a map showing where the battles took place. The american revolution lesson plans the american revolution cont.
Without its battles and campaigns, both good and bad, america would probably still be under british rule, even today. This is an excellent book on the battles of the war for independence. Battles of the american revolution, 17751781, including. The result was a free nation that had achieved independence from the thirteen major colonies.
A thorough and measured look at the american revolution includes movements on an animated map, highquality reenactments, and instructive narration that takes learners through the vital first steps of the united states of america. Compare and contrast the similarities between the american revolution and other revolutionary wars of the past decade e. In light of the covid19 crisis, and the many disruptions it has caused or will cause to our kids education, i am offering subscriptions to the upgraded site at 50% off the normal price through june. What economic activities can you identify from the map. This is a list of military actions in the american revolutionary war. If he gets stumped, he can try to use his knowledge of geography to help him out. Some of the information will be provided by members of other groups, some will be explained in class, and still other information will require some research on your part. Valuable when reading those great books on the rev. Students follow the movement of british and american troops through the northern and southern colonies, learn about decisions made by generals and soldiers, and how the results of individual battles influenced the outcome of the war. The solid arrow represents british troop movements. Ten major battles and campaigns of the american revolution. The battles marked the beggining of the war between great britain and its thirteen colonies in british north america.
They were fought on april 19, 1775, in middlesex county, province of massachusetts bay, within the towns of lexington, concord, lincoln, menotomy presentday arlington, and cambridge, near boston. The prose is quite good and moves right along with causing the novice to get hung up on terminology. The revolutionary war animated map american battlefield. A noted engineer, he constructed a series of forts to protect the bozeman trail, but suffered a major defeat at the hands of the warchief red cloud. Which battle was fought further inland from the atlantic ocean. Below each year, there is a gallery of paintings or engravings from the battles listed above. A plan of the country from frogs point to croton river shewing the positions of the american and british armies from the 12th of october 1776 untill the engagement on white plains on the 28th. Actions marked with an asterisk involved no casualties.