1775-1776
Why were the Battles of Lexington & Concord important?
It was told as the shot heard around the world and got people riled up/ kicked off the Revolutionary War.
Where was Saratoga?
Saratoga New York
Where was the Spanish alliance?
Spain
Where is Yorktown at?
Virgina
What did the Continental Army have to do to help them in the battle of Bunker Hill to defeat the British?
They had to wait to shoot until they could see the whites of their eyes.
Where was the battle of Princeton?
Princeton, New Jersey
Where was the Benedict Arnold?
Hudson River
Why was there a battle at Yorktown?
The Continental Army's victory at Yorktown prompted the British government to negotiate an end to the conflict.
When did the Battle of Trenton happen?
Christmas day/December 26, 1776
What was Valley forge made for?
A place for soldiers to rest, regroup, and prepare tactics.
Where was the French alliance?
Valley Forge encampment
When was the Treaty of Pairs signed?
September 1783
Where was the battle of Bunker hill?
Next to breeds hill in Boston?
When did the British surrender in the Battle of Saratoga?
October 7th 1777
Who caused the Spanish alliance?
George Washinton
Where was the Treaty of Paris signed?
The Hôtel d'York in paris
What happened in the Battle of Trenton?
Hessians were not prepared for the battle and the commander Johann Rall was shot off of his horse while the others quickly surrendered to George Washington.
What happened at the Battle of Princeton?
Continental Army defeated British troops near Princeton, New Jersey.
Who were the 3 negotiators in the French alliance?
Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane, Arthur Lee
Who is part of the Articles of Confederation?
Ratified Samuel Adams John Hancock Roger Sherman Elbridge Jerry Robert Morris Richard Henry Lee John Dickinson Governor Morris John Hanson and John with a spoon.