Struggles
The event called "shot heard round the world," is called what?
battle of Lexington and concord
After the New York campaign, what mistake did General Howe make?
Gave General Cornwallis his first independent command of the war and ordered Cornwallis to capture Fort Lee.
At the battle of Trenton, what happened?
George Washington and the Continental Army crossed the Delaware River to defeat a garrison of Hessian mercenaries in Trenton, New Jersey
Who was picked to lead the continental army? Why?
George washington because of his experience
Nathan Hale is known for a famous saying before his death. What was it?
"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country"
Who led the Hessians at Trenton?
Colonel rall
What victory forced the british out of Boston?
Fort Ticonderoga and artillery
Washington retreated to Pennsylvania. Why?
To escape the pursuing British army after a series of defeats
At the second battle of Trenton, what was the outcome?
American Victory
In what words would you describe George Washington’s style of leadership?
Brave and a strong will not to give up.
On Christmas night, 1776, what bold plan did George Washington make?
To launch a surprise attack on the hessians
At Princeton, what maneuver helped Washington win?
To maneuver around the main British forces to launch a surprise attack
Who were the people chosen to be George Washington's key advisors?
Thomas Jefferson, Marquis De Laffeyatte, Alexander hamiliton
Washington crossed the Delaware river. Who helped him?
John Glover
The 10 Crucial Days. What were they?
The victories at trenton and and princeton that boosted morale