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The first battles of the American Revolution were fought at
Lexington and Concord
Lexington
The Battle of Bunker Hill showed that
the Americans would fight bravely
The British captured New York City in 1776 because:
It had a large Loyalist population
Washington crossed the Delaware River to launch a surprise attack at
Trenton
the victory at Trenton was important because
It boosted American morale
the battle of Saratoga was a turning point because
It convinced the France to help the Americans
the winter camp where the Continental Army suffered but grew stronger was
Valley Forge
Who trained American soldiers at Valley Forge
Baron Von Steuben
Benedict Arnold is remembered for
betraying the Americans
the British moved the war to the South hoping for
support from Loyalists
the battle of Cowpens was
a major American victory
the American general known for hit and run tactics in the south was
Nathanael Greene
The battle of Yorktown took place in (state)
Virginia
The French helped secure victory at Yorktown by
blocking British ships by sea
The British general who surrendered at Yorktown was
Cornwallis
the final major battle of the American Revolution was
Yorktown
the Treaty of Paris 1783 officially
ended the war recognized US independence
colonists ready to fight quickly
minutemen
people who fought with the British
Loyalist
Lord Cornwallis
Turning point that brought French support
Saratoga
final battle leading to British surrender
Yorktown
Prussian officer who improved discipline at Valley Forge
Baron von Steuben