Battles that changed the outcome Americans began as a group of uncivilized colonies, but after the Revolutionary War they became a strong country that beat Great Britain for freedom . On Christmas Eve, General George Washington makes the courageous decision to cross the Delaware and ambush the Hessians. Although risky, Washington breathed new life into his ragtag army. General Burgoyne decides that to win this war it is necessary to isolate New England from the rest of the colonies. Burgoyne's plan seemed like a good idea to the British, but it could be argued that this action is the reason why Britain did not win this war. Towards the end of the war, the British were low on men and supplies. Washington took his army and his French allies to Yorktown and put an end to the British, ending the war. The most crucial battles in determining the outcome of the American Revolution were the Battle of Trenton, the Battle of Saratoga, and the Battle of Yorktown. The Battle of Trenton wasn't just about capturing the Hessians. Many events lead up to this war-changing battle. When winter came, American troops found themselves in a bad position. The soldiers needed food and also warm, new clothes. Washington began to see his army collapse and troops abandon as enlistments expired. Washington knew that to keep this army together a hope-restoring victory was needed. Washington also knew that victory would have to come before the Americans prepared for winter. The British troops returned to New York for the winter leaving the Hessian troops in a small outpost around Trenton to defend themselves after having won Trenton in an earlier battle. Both the British and American armies were supposed to stop fighting and prepare for the winter and... middle of paper... 783, a final treaty was made that ended the war and gave the Americans independence. Battle of Trenton is one of the most important battles because it was the battle that brought hope back to the Americans before the winter. The Battle of Saratoga had a huge impact on the American Revolution because it had made Americans more optimistic about this war. The Battle of Saratoga also made the British fear that this war would not be as easy as they thought. The Battle of Yorktown is considered the most crucial battle of the American Revolution because it was the battle that ended the American Revolution and the final battle before the Americans earned their freedom from Great Britain. The Battle of Trenton, the Battle of Saratoga and the Battle of Yorktown are the most important battles that led Americans to win the fight for freedom.