Lexington and Concord
What Is "The Shot Heard Around The World?"
The first shots fired by the Patriot militiamen Led by Captain Isaac Davis against the British in the Battle of Concord. These shots marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War in the fight for Independence.
Why is the battle of Bunker Hill controversial?
The battle of Bunker Hill is incorrectly named, as it was fought on Breed's Hill not Bunker Hill.
What are the statistics of the Battle of Trenton?
During the battle of Trenton, the British Commander, Johann Rall led a force of 1520 redcoats and hessian mercenaries. On the other side, Commander George Washington led a force of 2400 colonists.
After the battle, the British suffered 108 casualties and 906 soldiers captured, while the colonists received 7 casualties.
What was the weather like during the Battle of Monmouth?
It was about 96ยบ F, and was warm and humid.
Why is the Battle of Yorktown significant?
It was the last battle in the Revolutionary War. As it was the last battle in the war and was an American victory, it was arguably the most important battle of them all since it meant that the Americans won the war against the British.
Why did the British march to Lexington before going to Concord?
The British redcoats had orders to capture Patriot Rebels Samuel Adams, and John Hancock, who were in Lexington, before going on and securing hidden Patriot guns and military supplies from Concord.
Why was the battle fought on Breed's hill?
It was fought there because that was the hill where General Prescott and his patriot men built a 1600ft by 30ft fortification made of dirt. There are multiple theories as to why they chose Breed's Hill over Bunker's Hill. Some say the map used was incorrect. Other's say that Breed's hill was closer to the British, so it was more practical.
What caused the battle of Trenton?
The Colonists had been facing a row of losing battles, and the army was disheartened, cold from the winter, and scarce. To increase morale and to hopefully score a quick win, the George Washington ferries his men across the Delaware river on Christmas night to remove a Hessian garrison of soldiers appointed at Trenton, New Jersey.
Why is the Battle of Monmouth significant?
It was the last battle in the war fought between the 2 main armies, and was the longest battle in the war.
What is the Casualty Count for the Battle of Yorktown?
The British Lord Charles Cornwallis, led an army of 8980 British and and Hessians. 309 of these men were killed, 326 were wounded, and 8007 were captured.
General George Washington and General Comte De Rochambeau, led an army of 20600 British and French soldiers. 72 of these men were killed and 180 were wounded.
What are the casualty counts from the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
Out of 1500 British troops, 300 of those troops were either injured, killed, or missing/captured. Out of 3960 Patriot troops, 93 of those troops were injured or killed.
When did the battle of Bunker Hill occur?
June 15, 1775
What occurred after the American Army crossed the Delaware River?
On December 26th, 1776, Washington splits his men into 2 columns. Nathaniel Greene would command the 1st column and attack from the north, while John Sullivan commanded the 2nd column and attacked from the west. This tactic pinned the British and trapped them, so they had no chance of escape. By the end of the battle, Johann Rall formally surrendered to Washington before he died from a fatal wound.
What caused the battle of Monmouth?
On June 18, 1778, the British General Clinton in Philadelphia decided New York and Florida needed protecting. He sent 3000 troops by sea to Florida, and took his 11000 men by land towards New York. The American's enraged the British, as they burned bridges, dirtied wells, blocked roads, and more. In order to take ramp this up to the next level, the Americans decide to send out an advance corp to attack the British while they were vulnerable, as the British covered only 40 miles a week due to the baggage train. This began the battle of Monmouth.
When was the Battle of Yorktown fought?
October 9, 1781
How did the Patriots learn about the British plans?
Patriot informants within British ranks learned about the British plans. They then told patriot leader Dr. Joseph Warren about this, to which he responded by sending Paul Revere and William Dawes throughout the countryside to alert local militias and spread the news.
Who won the battle of Bunker Hill?
The British technically won the battle of Bunker Hill, as they gained control of the hill. However, it came at a great cost which made it a very costly victory that wasn't worth the price. The British suffered 1054 casualties out of 3000 soldiers, while the colonists had 450 casualties out of 2400 soldiers.
What happened after the Battle of Trenton?
Washington crosses the Delaware River (again) a week after the Battle of Trenton to lure the British south, and score another victory at Princeton because of it.
What were the statistics of the Battle of Monmouth?
The British were led by Henry Clinton, who commanded a force of 14500 redcoats. Out of this, 289 redcoats were killed, 641 were wounded, and 60 were captured.
The Americans were led by George Washington, who led an army of 11000 men. Out of this, 400 were killed, 40 were wounded, and 22 were captured.
What were the most important weapons used in the Battle of Yorktown?
The Americans used heavy artillery consisting of three 24-pound cannons, three 18-pound cannons, two 8inch-Howitzers, and 6 mortars. These were used to pummel the British nonstop for over a week, in order to break and confidence the soldiers may have had. It also broke the soldiers' nerve, therefore giving the Americans an advantage in the next phase of the battle.
Why are the Battles of Lexington and Concord important?
These battles mark the beginning of the American Revolution. They mark the beginning of the fight to freedom, and are directly connected to our independence. These battles also indirectly led way for everything that happened in our country, as without those battles we may not even have gained independence.
Why is the Battle of Bunker Hill important?
It was important because it proved to the British that the colonists weren't some ragtag bunch but a force to be reckoned with. Keep in mind that the British were the best army in the world at the time, and yet the colonists were able to put up quite a fight. It also uplifted the will of the people, to empower them to keep fighting. Now, it seemed like there was actually a possibility of victory for the colonists.
What types of guns were used in the Battle of Trenton?
During the Battle of Trenton, both sides were armed with muskets, bayonets, and cannons. These were mostly of smaller caliber, however Patriot militia from Pennsylvania regiments had longer rifles.
What happened during the battle of Monmouth?
When General Lee is given command of the American force meant to attack the British, he is also given orders to attack the very next day. Despite this, Lee does not gather any information or look at maps in preparation for the coming battle.
Lee plans on circling and destroying the rear guard of the British column, but his generals don't know the plan so there is a lot of miscommunication. The British general Clinton thinks the Americans are planning on destroying the baggage train, so he attacks the right flank, which is where he thought the main column was. This led to a confused uncoordinated retreat on the colonists side, during which Washington removed Lee from command.
What happened on October 14th and October 17th, 1781?
On October 14th, American and French forces get ready to surprise attack the British. A diversionary attack is set to come from the North, so it looks like the town itself will be attacked. However, Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Hamilton leads a force of 400 men to stealthily sneak into enemy lines and to attack the fortification. They unload their muskets, so that a stray shot doesn't give them away. John Laurens provides backup once the fighting starts, to prevent the British from escaping. The forces then start to battle their way through the British, taking out large parts of the British army.
On October 17th, the British are seen raising a white flag, officially surrendering.