The American Revolution Interactive Battle Map
Website Address: http://teachingamericanhistory.org/neh/interactives/americanrevolution/
Step 1: Find the website linked to Mr. Ulrich or Mr. Rothermel’s website. From the Homepage,
click on the years “1775-1778” in the lower left hand corner.
Step 2: Click anywhere to begin. You will see a map showing the major northern battles of the
American Revolution. Follow the prompts on the left side of the screen. The cities are located
on the map.
Step 3: Click “Next Lesson”” when you are ready to move on to a different battle. *We
understand that there are some battles that were not covered on your battles chart (Montreal,
White Plains, Fort Stanwix, Monmouth). Try your best and guess who won the battle.
Step 4: Answer the following questions.
1. In what states did most of the fighting happen during the early stages of the
American Revolution?
2. Why do you think most of the battles during the early stages of the American
Revolution were fought in only the northern part of the colonies and only in a
few states?
3. What battle do you consider to be the most important battle of the war so far
and why?
4. What battle is considered the “turning point” of the Revolutionary War?
5. Why is it considered the “turning point”?