Places Of The War Flashcards
0
Q
Why was Trenton important?
A
George Washing surprised the Hessians after Christmas
the victory gave new hope to soldiers whose enlistments were done
1
Q
Why was Bunker Hill important?
A
first major battle after Lexington and Concord
showed it will be a long, difficult war
2
Q
Why was Valley Forge important?
A
American army suffered, but Von Steuben trained the army during Valley Forge
3
Q
Why was Saratoga important?
A
Americans win the biggest major battle of the war
France decides to help us
4
Q
Why was Yorktown important?
A
last major battle of the war
Cornwallis surrenders to George Washington
5
Q
Why did the Americans want Fort Ticonderoga?
A
cannons
6
Q
What hardships were soldiers faced with at Valley Forge?
A
starvation
disease
cold
