Name the American victories of the American Revolution.

History · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Several American victories played pivotal roles in the American Revolution. Some notable victories include:


1. Battle of Saratoga (1777): Often considered the turning point of the war, American forces, led by General Benedict Arnold and Major General Horatio Gates, defeated the British at Saratoga. This victory helped secure French support for the American cause.


2. Siege of Yorktown (1781): American and French forces, commanded by General George Washington and General Comte de Rochambeau, successfully besieged the British army under General Cornwallis at Yorktown. This led to Cornwallis' surrender, effectively ending major military operations in North America.


3. Battle of Trenton (1776): On Christmas night, George Washington led a daring and successful crossing of the Delaware River, surprising and defeating the Hessian forces at Trenton, boosting American morale.


4. Battle of Princeton (1777): Following the success at Trenton, Washington outmaneuvered the British at Princeton, achieving another victory and demonstrating the Continental Army's resilience.


5. Battle of Cowpens (1781): American forces, led by General Daniel Morgan, decisively defeated the British at Cowpens in the Southern theater of the war, weakening British control in the South.


6. Battle of Bunker Hill (1775): While technically a British victory, the Battle of Bunker Hill showcased the ability of American forces to stand against well-trained British troops and boosted their confidence.


These victories, among others, contributed to the ultimate success of the American Revolution and the establishment of the United States of America.