Battles 1
The final major battle of the Revolution, the Continental Army and French navy worked to surround the British, leading to the surrender of a British army of about 9,000 men
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
Important American victory in the South that foiled British attempts to gain control of the Southern colonies. British lost loyalist support in the South.
What is the Battle of Cowpens?
Had to travel long distances to fight in unfamiliar territory
What is British weakness?
These people likely sought adventure in a foreign country, as well as revenge from the French and Indian War
Who were trained French soldiers?
Put the following battles in the correct chronological order:
Yorktown
Lexington and Concord
Bunker Hill
Trenton
What is: 1.) Lexington and Concord 2.) Bunker Hill 3.) Trenton 4.) Yorktown
A British victory, even though they lost more than double the amount of men. Patriots forced to retreat after running out of supplies. This battle increased morale and confidence that the colonial militia could stand up against the stronger British army.
George Washington and the Continental Army narrowly escape capture, retreating from New York and surrendering the valuable city/trading port to the British.
What is the Battle of Long Island?
Largest Army and Navy in the world
What is a British strength?
This group helped to coordinate protests throughout the colonies leading up to the Revolutionary War
Who are the Sons of Liberty?
Americans were able to turn the tide against the British by using unconventional battle tactics such as ____ rather than taking on the British army in the open battlefield.
What is "guerrilla warfare"?
The Americans were able to capture valuable weapons and artillery from this fort in New York, which were then transported to Boston, helping the Patriots to force the British to retreat from Boston.
What is Fort Ticonderoga?
What is Valley Forge?
The army was undisciplined and untrained at the start of the war
What is an American weakness?
Did not want independence. Rather, they wanted to remain part of the British empire.
Who are Loyalists?
If you have convinced another country to support you with additional supplies and resources, you've likely formed one of these...
An American victory led by George Washington. Surprise attack on Christmas night that saw the capture of nearly 1,000 Hessians, as well as valuable supplies. Started with the crossing of the icy Delaware River. Helped to boost Patriot morale.
What is the Battle of Trenton?
First major battles of the Revolutionary War. Victory for the colonial militia, who chased the British back to Boston. Increased confidence in the militia to stand up to the British army.
What are the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
Generals such as George Washington were able to inspire confidence and motivate their troops
What is an American strength?
This group fought to protect their home lands from foreign invasion
Who are Native Americans?
Finish this phrase: "Hold your fire until you see the..."
What is the "White of their eyes!"
One of the worst defeats for the Americans in the South, losing nearly 5,000 men as well as a major southern port city
What is the Siege of Charleston?
Turning point in the war. This American victory helped seal an alliance with France, proving the Americans could actually win the war.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
Always short on soldiers and supplies, such as guns, gunpowder, and ammunition
What is an American weakness?
People in this group were highly skilled soldiers who were paid to fight. Some were peasants who were looking to rise up in social status.
Who are the Hessians?
What is "morale"?