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Was the “shot heard ’round the world” the battle at Concord and Lexington?
Yes
What city did the British capture in 1777?
Philadelphia
What happened at Yorktown in 1781?
Washington and the French forced Cornwallis to surrender, ending war
Colonel Rall led the Hessians at Trenton
True
Who trained the Continental Army at Valley Forge?
Baron von Steuben
Who was chosen to lead the Continental Army, and why?
George Washington, because of his experience and leadership skills.
What bold plan did Washington make on Christmas night, 1776?
On Christmas night 1776, Washington decided to cross the icy Delaware River back into New Jersey and launch a surprise attack on Hessian soldiers stationed at Trenton under the command of Colonel Rall.
What were the “Ten Crucial Days”?
A champagne convincing soldiers to stay and fight and win two significant victories at Trenton and Princeton.
What did Nathan Hale famously say before his death?
“I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”
Who were some of Washington’s key advisors?
Alexander Hamilton, John Laurens, and Baron von Steuben.
What injury did Benedict Arnold suffer?
Arnold almost lost his left leg to a musket ball wound, and his mobility was permanently damaged.
Who was Molly Pitcher, and what did she do?
Mary Ludwig Hays, ran water and ammunition to the men and even helped fire cannons at the Battle of Monmouth
What made the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the Revolutionary War? Explain why the British lost, who were the key players in the battle for the Patriots, and how the French played an important role after the battle.
The British planned a three pronged attack to capture New York and only one army showed up. Major General Heratio Gates and Benedict Arnold were the key players in the battle for the Patriots. The French supported and provided them military support, financial aid/guns, troops, and ships.
Describe how the British lost at Yorktown. Include the French and Patriot contributions to the battle.
At the battle of Yorktown the French fleet defeated the British fleet at the Battle of Capes. At Yorktown the French army under Jean-Baptiste trapped the British. At Yorktown the Patriot army under General Washington also trapped the British
What was the Culper Ring, and what did it do?
A spy network organized by Benjamin Tallmadge that gathered intelligence for Washington