Battles 1
Which battle was known at "The Shot Heard 'Round the World?"
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
Which battle was known at the "Turning Point" in the American Revolution?
The Battle of Saratoga
How did the Americans fighting tactics differ from the British?
The Americans would hide behind rocks and trees while the British walked out in lines.
Who was the leader of the British during the American Revolution?
King George III
Who was the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What does "The Shot Heard 'Round the World" mean?
News of the Patriots fighting the British traveled fast around the world.
How did the colonists use geography to their advantage in the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
Colonists hid behind trees and hills to fire at the British soldiers.
What is one weakness/disadvantage of the Continental Army?
- Not well trained
- Not many supplies
- Outnumbered compared to the British
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the name of the general who switched sides during the American Revolution?
Benedict Arnold
Who were the British going to arrest in Lexington?
Samuel Adams and John Hancock
What battle marked the end of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Yorktown
What was one weakness/disadvantage of the British Army?
- Didn't know the land
- Supplies took a long time to reach America
Who is known for his famous Midnight Ride - the ride where he warned his friends that the British were coming?
Paul Revere
What British general surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown?
General Cornwallis
What was the significance/importance of the Battle of Saratoga?
It convinced the French that the Americans might actually win the American Revolution. They decided to join the fight on the side of the Americans.
What was one strength/advantage of the Continental Army?
- They knew the land (homeland advantage)
- They were fighting for a purpose (determined to get freedom)
- Had capable leaders like George Washington
- France agreed to help in the fight
Who help Thomas Jefferson to edit/write the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
Why did geography play such an important role in the American Revolution?
Both sides (Americans and British) tried to use the land to their advantage. They would both try to occupy high ground.
Why did General Cornwallis have to surrender to the Americans?
He was completely surrounded!
What is one strength/advantage of the British Army?
- They had a well trained army and navy
- They had money for supplies (food, uniforms, ammunition)
- Could hire other countries to help fight
Who was the lawyer and Sons of Liberty member who represented the British soldiers after the Boston Massacre?
*Hint - he became our second president
John Adams
What group fought for America's freedom when they weren't even guaranteed their own?
Black Regiments