revolution - the overthrow of a government by those who are governed

battle of Bunker Hill, Bunker Hill - the first important battle of the American War of Independence (1775); the British defeated the colonial forces

battle of Cowpens, Cowpens - battle in the American Revolution; Americans under Daniel Morgan defeated the British

Fort Ticonderoga, Ticonderoga - American revolutionary troops captured Fort Ticonderoga from the British in May 1775

Lexington and Concord, Lexington, Concord - the first battle of the American Revolution (April 19, 1775)

Battle of Monmouth, Battle of Monmouth Court House, Monmouth Court House - a pitched battle in New Jersey during the American Revolution (1778) that ended with the withdrawal of British forces

battle of Saratoga, Saratoga - a battle during the American Revolution (1777); the British under Burgoyne were defeated

Yorktown - in 1781 during the American Revolution the British under Cornwallis surrendered after a siege of three weeks by American and French troops