history
what caused the name "shot heard around the world"
The "Shot heard round the world" is fired at Concord beginning the Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775.
which mess up in Howe make after the New York campaign
General Howe gave General Cornwallis his first independent command of the war and ordered Cornwallis to capture Fort Lee.
what did George Washington do on Christmas night
On Christmas night, 1776, General George Washington launched a bold and risky plan to cross the icy Delaware River and conduct a surprise attack on the Hessian garrison stationed at Trenton, New Jersey
who help Washington cross the river
John glover and 14th continental regiment
what went down at the battle of Trenton
At the Battle of Trenton on December 26, 1776, General George Washington and his Continental Army forces executed a surprise attack on Hessian mercenaries in Trenton, New Jersey.
who was picked to lead the Continental army
Geogre washington the victorys boosted his leadership
"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country,"
why was valley forge important
Valley Forge was important because it was the site of the Continental Army's 1777-1778 winter encampment where they transformed from a collection of militias into a professional, disciplined fighting force under the training of Baron von Steuben.
who trained at valley forge
by Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben
who led Hessian at Trenton
Colonel Johann Rall led the Hessian
what win made British leave Boston
Howe achieved a decisive victory over Washington's troops at the Battle of Brooklyn and later forced them to retreat from Harlem Heights.
how did Washington retreat to Pennsylvania
Washington retreated to Pennsylvania in late 1776 to escape British forces after a series of defeats in New York and New Jersey.
why was Saratoga a turning point
General Benedict Arnold's courage in the fighting at Saratoga at Freeman's Farm and Breymann Redoubt was key to the American victory.
What was Britain’s strategy in 1777
In 1777, Britain's strategy was to cut off New England from the other American colonies by seizing control of the Hudson River Valley.
what hardships did they go through
Soldiers at Valley Forge faced extreme hardships, including disease (like smallpox, typhus, and dysentery), harsh winter conditions with a lack of adequate shelter and clothing, and severe food shortages.
humble
What was the outcome of the Second Battle of Trenton
Assunpink Creek, resulted in a decisive American victory.
what happen to Benedict Arnold
Arnold almost lost his left leg to a musket ball wound, and his mobility was permanently damaged.
who led in Canada
Sir George Prevost
what city did they take in 1777
city of Philadelphia,
who were the key's advisors
George Washington's key advisors included the original members of his cabinet: Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Henry Knox , and Edmund Randolph .
who supported washingtin at forge
Marquis de lafayette and alexander hamilton
why did Arnold grow resentful
At the same time, Arnold resented a lack of recognition by his commander, General Horatio Gates, and by the Continental Congress. This would lead to his treason
who lead the Americans
Major General Horatio Gates
what was the result of the battle of Saratoga
The result of the Battle of Saratoga was an American victory that forced the surrender of British General John Burgoyne and about 5,895 of his troops.