Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the war because...
It convinced France to openly support the American cause
Who helped secure the French alliance?
Benjamin Franklin
Marquis de Lafayette
True or False
Henry Knox helped Washington cross the Delaware River
False
John Glover helped Washington cross the Delaware River
What occurred at the battle of Trenton?
The patriots surprised and defeated the Hessian troops
A Polish engineer who built defenses that helped win at Saratoga was...
Tadeusz Kościuszko
Who were the American led by at Saratoga?
True of False
The French OPENLY supplied the Patriots with weapons and gun powder BEFORE allying with them
False
The French SECRETLY supplied the Patriots Before the alliances
Why did Washington plan to cross the Delaware River?
What day was it?
to surprise attack the Hassain soldiers
Christmas night (Dec. 25th) 1776
What was the outcome at the second battle of Trenton?
Washington’s army held off Cornwallis’s British forces
Nathan Hale famously say what before his death?
"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."
True of False
Benedict Arnold was the HEAD general of the patriots at Saratoga
False
General Horatio Gates was the head general of the patriot.
Benedict Arnold was beneath him.
What did the French give to the patriots AFTER OPENLY supporting them?
Troops
Ships
Guns
At the Battle of Princeton, what maneuver helped Washington win?
The Flank maneuver
The victories at Trenton and Princeton that boosted morale were known as the...
Ten Crucial Days
Who led British forces from Canada?
General John Burgoyne
At the Battle of Sararoga, what was the outcome?
A very important American victory, forcing General John Burgoyne to surrender his entire army
Who were some of Washington's key advisors?
Alexander Hamilton
Marquis de Lafayette
Thomas Jefferson
Baron von Steben
John Laurens
Benedict Arnold suffered from a musket ball wound in his...
Left leg
Why was George Washington chosen to led the Continental Amry?
For his military experience
What was Mary Ludwig Hays's FAKE name?
What did she do?
Molly Pitcher
She helped fire guns at the battle of Monmouth