Battle of Saratoga
What country became an official ally of the Americans after this battle?
France
What city was the British trying to capture during this battle?
New York City
Which country controlled Quebec during this battle?
Great Britain
What river did Washington cross before the Battle of Trenton?
Delaware River
Which side won the Battle of Cowpens?
Continental Army
What British general surrendered at the Battle of Saratoga?
John Burgoyne
Who was the American commander during this battle?
George Washington
What kind of weather did American soldiers face during the attack?
A snowstorm / very cold winter conditions
On what holiday night did Washington begin the famous crossing?
Christmas Night / Christmas 1776
Which American general led the Continental forces at Cowpens?
Daniel Morgan
What was the goal of the British plan that led to this battle?
To cut New England off from the rest of the colonies.
Which side won at the Battle of Long Island?
Great Britain
What American general was killed during the attack on Quebec?
Geen. Richard Montgomery
What group of soldiers was surprised and defeated at Trenton?
Hessian soldiers
Who was the British commander during the Battle of Cowpens?
Banastre Tarleton
Which American general played a key role in leading attacks that helped defeat the British at Saratoga?
Benedict Arnold
How did Washington save his army after losing the battle?
He secretly evacuated his army across the East River at night.
What was the American goal in attacking Quebec?
To convince Canada to join the American Revolution.
Why was this victory important for the American army?
It boosted morale and encouraged soldiers to keep fighting
What clever strategy did Morgan use to defeat the British?
A double-line trap where militia fired and then retreated, pulling the British into a surprise attack.
What was the British general’s overall plan that led to the Battle of Saratoga?
To meet at Albany and isolate the New England Colonies
Why was the Battle of Long Island important even though the Americans lost?
Washington successfully saved his army, allowing the war to continue.
Why did the American attack on Quebec fail?
(3 possible answers)
Strong British defenses, harsh winter weather, and the death of Montgomery.
Who was the commander of the Hessian troops captured at Trenton?
Johann Rall
Why was the Battle of Cowpens important in the Southern campaign of the war?
It weakened British forces and helped lead to later American victories in the South.