Bunker Hill
What day did the battle begin?
February 27, 1776
What day were the battles fought?
April 19, 1775
What day did the Siege of Yorktown begin?
September 28, 1781
When did the battle begin?
April 2, 1780
What day did the battle begin?
December 19, 1777
Where was the battle fought?
Breeds Hill, near Boston
Was this battle the start of the American Revolution?
Yes
Was the Siege of Yorktown the battle that ended the American Revolution?
Yes
What was the outcome of the Battle of Charleston.
British Victory
Who was chiefly responsible for training the Army at Valley Forge
Baron von Steuben
Who won the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The British
Who warned everyone about the incoming British troops?
Paul Revere and William Dawes
What person chose to fight in Yorktown?
The British commander Charles Cornwallis
How long did the battle last?
6 weeks.
How did so many soldiers die?
A disease killed nearly 2,000 people.
Was this the end of the American Revolution
No
What was used as a signal to alert them of the British approach.
Lanterns
(1 for land approach and 2 for sea approach)
How many Redcoats were surrendered to the Colonists?
8,000 Redcoats.
What caused the Charleston fire?
Some slave refugees who had started either a cooking fire or an outside open fire for warmth.
When did Washington cross the Delaware
About one year before the winter at Valley Forge
How long did inexperienced colonists last against British veterans?
More than 2 hours.
What event was named the "shot heard 'round the world"
The British fired at colonists, but were forced to fall back when the colonists returned the shots.
Which side fired first, starting the battle?
The Americans
What general surrendered to the British forces?
General Lincoln
While camped at Valley Forge, Washington received word that the colonies had secured a military alliance with what nation?
France