7th grade Social Studies: American Revolution - Events

Question 1

This battle occurred the day after Christmas. 900 Hessians were captured and over 20 were killed here. George Washington crossed the Delaware River to launch this battle.

Answer 1

Battle of Trenton

Question 2

Great Britain formally recognized the U.S. as an independent nation. This marks the official end of the American Revolution.

Answer 2

Treaty of Paris

Question 3

Americans experienced malnutrition, frostbite, disease, and the amputation of limbs. This was the winter camp for the American forces in Pennsylvania. It is where many Americans were trained in the Spring to be professional soldiers.

Answer 3

Valley Forge

Question 4

This was considered the “turning point” of the Revolutionary War. This battle occurred near Albany in the colony of New York. Soon after this battle the French decided to officially help the Americans.

Answer 4

Battle of Saratoga

Question 5

The British decided to retreat from Boston and move to Canada after Henry Knox placed cannons here.

Answer 5

Fortification of Dorchester Heights

Question 6

The French fought alongside the Americans in this battle. The British decided to end the war soon after this battle. To win this battle the Americans cut off supplies to the British.

Answer 6

Battle of Yorktown

Question 7

Americans lost this battle mainly because they ran out of ammunition. Although the colonists lost this battle, it was considered a moral victory for them because about 1,000 British were killed or wounded compared to only 400 Americans.

Answer 7

Battle of Bunker Hill

Question 8

This battle occurred on Lake Champlain in New York State. Much needed cannons were captured from this fort as a result of this battle. Ethan Allen, Green Mountain Boys, and Benedict Arnold were involved in this victory.

Answer 8

Battle of Fort Ticonderoga