Rev War Battles

Question 1

Bunker Hill

Answer 1

First MAJOR battle of the war. Even though they lost Americans fought WELL

Question 2

Trenton

Answer 2

Hessians defeated by Washington after he crossed the Delaware River on Christmas

Question 3

Saratoga

Answer 3

Turning point of the war, convinced the French to help us.

Question 4

Cowpens

Answer 4

Important victory in South Carolina, Daniel Morgan tricked the British into a charge against his troops which were split into a front and rear group

Question 5

Long Island

Answer 5

Terrible loss for the Americans, more that 1400 killed, British took New York City
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Question 6

Yorktown

Answer 6

Last major battle of the war. British were trapped on a peninsula by Washington and the French Navy.