Yorktown
Who was the British General at Yorktown?
Charles Cornwallis
On what date did George Washington travel to Trenton and Attack the Hessians?
December 25-26 1776
What did George Washington say after his cabin was built first at Valley Forge?
"I will sleep on the ground till my men have cabins"
Why were the slaves staying loyal to the British?
Because Britain promised them that they would be set free, and they belonged the the England Church
Was this battle a major turning point for the Patriots?
Yes, it also convinced France to join and help us, and Spain will join shortly after.
When did the battle of Yorktown take place?
October 11, 1781
Who did George Washington hire to train his army?
General Von Steuben
What does deserted mean?
It means to leave
Who did the British hire to help them fight?
The Hessians
Who were the American Generals at Saratoga?
Benedict Arnold, and Horatio Gates
What was the outcome of the battle of Yorktown?
America wins and shortly after the Treaty of Paris is signed
Where did George Washington live?
Mount Vernon, Virginia
What were the conditions like at Valley Forge?
It was unbearably cold and they were running low on food
When did the British surrender the Revolutionary war?
October 19, 1781
When and where was the battle of Saratoga?
October 7-17, 1777 and it took place in Saratoga, NY
Why did we win the battle of Yorktown?
The British were running low on supplies and food
What type of Warfare did George Washington and his troops use?
Guerilla Warfare
How many men had shoes at Valley Forge
1/3 of the men had shoes
Did the British win the battle of Long Island?
Yes
What did the British want in the battle of Saratoga?
The Hudson river
Where did the battle of Yorktown take place?
Yorktown, Virginia
Even though George Washington retired from public service, did he actually stop?
No, after the war he became the first President
Where is Valley Forge located?
Pennsylvania, about 22 miles northwest of Philadelphia
Who was John Burgoyne?
He was a British General the recaptured Fort Ticonderoga
Why did the British lose the battle of Saratoga?
Their Reinforcements did not come