Battles
What was the first battle of the Revolution?
Battle of Lexington & Concord
What did the patriots believe?
They believed in freedom and self government for the colonies.
George Washington led an inexperienced army of civilians against Britain’s professional forces.
What does the word inexperienced mean?
not skilled/trained
What is Paul Revere known for?
Warning colonists that the British were coming.
What was Washington's plan for the Battle of Trenton?
He planned to cross the Delaware River on Christmas night and launch a surprise attack.
When was the Battle of Bunker Hill?
June 17, 1775
What did the loyalists believe?
They believed the king should be in charge.
The Battle of Trenton boosted colonial morale. What does morale mean?
Confidence
What law taxed all paper goods in the colonies?
The Stamp Act
How many battles was Saratoga?
2
About how many Hessian soldiers did Washington capture in The Battle of Trenton?
900
Who were the redcoats?
The professional British soldiers.
The strategy Washington used during the Battle of Trenton helped them win.
What does strategy mean?
plan of action
Who was king during this time?
King George the III
Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill important even though they lost?
It showed that colonial militia could stand against the powerful British army
What was the final battle of the war?
The Battle of Yorktown
Where did George Washington get military experience?
The French and Indian War
Some colonists didn't choose a side, often due to pacifism (like Quakers).
What does pacifism mean?
they think violence/war is never okay
What was the famous phrase colonists said..."No Taxation.....
Without Representation
Name a problem at Valley Forge.
Scarce food, diseases, no winter clothing
Why was The Battle of Saratoga called "the turning point" of the war?
It changed the direction of the war. The colonists were likely to win.
What kind of soldiers were the Hessians?
They were German soldiers.
Valley Forge was not a battle, but a test of endurance. What does endurance mean?
dealing with hard/difficult situations
Who started the group The Sons of Liberty?
Samuel Adams
Name two problems the British faced during the Battle of Saratoga.
They moved too slowly through difficult forests
American militia cut their supply lines
Expected help from other British forces never arrived
Americans outnumbered them by the time of the battle