British roles in the Rev. War
What strategy did Britain use in 1777?
To cut off New England from the other colonies.
What Battle turned the tides of the war?
The Battle of Saratoga
Why did the Battle of Saratoga turn the tides of the war?
It convinced France to formally ally with the Americans.
How did Benedict Arnold betray his country?
He planned to surrender West Point to the British
Who was the Major General at the Battle of Saratoga?
Horatio Gates
What did France contribute to the war effort BEFORE the Battle of Saratoga?
They secretly supplied weapons and gunpowder to American forces
He didn't destroy Washington's army or pursue him into Pennsylvania
He led aggressive attacks that were crucial to American success
Who were the key players in securing the French's support?
Benjamin Franklin and Marquis de Lafayette
Who was the Commander at Trenton for the British?
Colonel Rall
Benedict Arnold suffered an injury in the Battle of Saratoga, what was that injury?
A leg wound from a musket ball
To cross the Delaware river, General Washington had help from who?
John Glover
In 1777, what city did the British Capture?
Philadelphia
What was the Culper Ring in the Revolutionary War?
It was a spy network gathering intelligence for Washington
Tadeusz Kosciuszko was an ally to the Patriots in the Rev. war. Who was he?
A Polish engineer who designed defenses at Saratoga