George Washington
True/False Was George Washington the 1st President?
The correct answer is True.
Why did Cornwallis set up base in Yorktown?
He was supplied by land and sea.
When did the Battle of Saratoga happen?
September 19, 1771
What was Valley Forge?
The first training camp for Military
Where were the first shots fired?
North of Trenton
What did Washington want to be called instead of President?
He wanted to be called “His Highness, the President of the United States, and Protector of the Rights of the Same.”
When did the Battle of Yorktown end?
1783
What two countries helped America in the war against Brittan?
Spain and France
What disease nearly wiped out the Continental Army?
Smallpox
True/False Washington attacked Trenton on Christmas Day
True
How did George Washington win the battle of Yorktown?
George Washington won the war by Cornwallis surrendering and wanting independence.
How did the French help the Americans?
They sent troops and supplies to the Americans
Why did the Battle of Saratoga happen?
It gave the patriots a major morale boost
Who led Valley Forge?
What river did Washington's army cross to get to Trenton?
The Delaware River
What did George Washington read to his soldiers to give them hope during The Battle of Valley Forge?
Thomas Paine's “The American Crisis”
Why did Cornwallis send out out a drummer boy and soldier to Washington?
To send them with a flag so they could surrender
In what colony did the Battle of Saratoga happen?
New York
How long was the war?
6 Months
What American officer defied orders and led the decisive charge at Saratoga?
Benedict Arnold
How many terms did George Washington serve as President?
He served 8 year term.
What day did the British surrender?
October 19, 1781
What did France send to the U.S?
Money, Troops, Weapons, and Warships
Why did so many soldiers die during Valley Forge?
The weather and poor living conditions
Who was the commanding officer at the Battle of Saratoga?
Horatio Gates