Lexington and Concord
Why did the soldiers want to attack at night?
So they can surprise the Patriots
Who won the battle?
The British
Where is Trenton?
New Jersey
Where is Saratoga?
New York
Where is Valley Forge?
Pennsylvania
What were the Patriots storing in Concord, Massachusetts?
gunpowder and cannons
What was the actual name of the hill that the fort was built on?
Breeds hill
Which river did Washington and his army cross at night?
The Delaware River
Where did the British attack from?
Canada
Who led the British army to Yorktown?
General Cornwallis
What did Paul Revere do?
Warn the Patriots that the British were coming
How many times did the British attack the fort?
3 times
Why was it important for George Washington to win a battle?
So his troops don't lose hope
France
Who did the soldiers receive training from at Valley Forge?
Baron von Steuben, a German soldier
Who was the British governor of Massachusetts?
Why was this battle significant?
What is a mercenary?
What did France send to the Americans?
money, soldiers, navy
What helped keep the soldiers going at Valley Forge?
George Washington's great leadership
What happened after the news traveled about the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
The militias gathered in Boston and the British soldiers were trapped.
Finish the quote by Patriot leader William Prescott
"Don't fire until __________"
you see the whites of their eyes
Who won? How many prisoners were taken?
The Patriots; 1,000 soldiers
Which three counties later joined the fight against the British?
Spain, the Netherlands, Russia
Why were the British trapped in Yorktown?
The French navy blocked Yorktown harbor