Battle beginnings
Which battle marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War?
The Battle of Lexington and Concord (April 19, 1775).
Which battle, fought in 1777, is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Saratoga
Which battle is considered the last major battle of the American Revolution, leading to British surrender?
The Battle of Yorktown.
Which American general famously crossed the Delaware River to launch a surprise attack on the British at the Battle of Trenton?
General George Washington.
Which American general used guerrilla tactics in the Southern theater to harass the British during the Revolutionary War?
Francis Marion, "The Swamp Fox."
In which battle did the "shot heard 'round the world" take place?
The Battle of Lexington and Concord.
After the Battle of Saratoga, which country decided to officially support the American cause?
france
Which battle did General Cornwallis lose after being surrounded by American and French forces at Yorktown?
The Battle of Yorktown.
Who was the British general who surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown, ending the American Revolution?
General Charles Cornwallis
What strategic advantage did the American forces have at the Battle of Saratoga that helped secure victory?
The British were surrounded by American and French forces, cutting off their escape.
The Battle of Bunker Hill took place in which year?
1775
The Battle of Cowpens, a decisive American victory, took place in which state?
South Carolina.
Which battle saw a crushing British victory that allowed them to take control of New York City in 1776?
The Battle of Long Island (or the Battle of Brooklyn).
Which French general played a key role in the American victory at the Battle of Yorktown?
Marquis de Lafayette
During the Battle of Bunker Hill, the American forces were told not to shoot until they saw what?
"The whites of their eyes."
Which battle was fought on Breed’s Hill and showed that the American forces could stand up to the British Army?
bunker hill
Which battle helped secure French military aid, leading to the eventual victory at Yorktown?
saratoga
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse in 1781 was a tactical victory for the British but a strategic victory for the Americans. Who led the American forces?
General Nathanael Greene.
Which American naval commander is credited with leading a successful naval battle against the British in the Battle of Flamborough Head?
John Paul Jones.
The use of winter encampments was a key strategy in which major American victory during the winter of 1777-1778?
The Battle of Valley Forge.
Who was the British General leading the forces at the Battle of Bunker Hill?
General William Howe.
Who was the American general that played a crucial role in the victory at the Battle of Saratoga?
General Horatio Gates.
The Battle of Monmouth in 1778 is significant because it showed the improved training of the Continental Army under which European officer?
Baron von Steuben.
Who is a traitor/loser
Benedict Arnold.
At the Battle of Yorktown, what role did the French navy play in the American victory?
The French navy blocked British reinforcements from reaching Cornwallis by controlling the seas.