Revolutionary war Flashcards
Which event is considered the first battle of the American Revolutionary War?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
Multiple choice: Which battle is known as the turning point of the Revolutionary War? A) Bunker Hill B) Saratoga C) Yorktown
B) Saratoga
What was the final major battle of the American Revolutionary War?
The Siege of Yorktown
Multiple choice: Which battle marked the first major defeat for the Continental Army? A) Bunker Hill B) Brooklyn Heights C) Trenton
B) Brooklyn Heights
What battle is considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War?
The Battle of Saratoga
Fill in the blank: The Battle of ____ was fought in 1781 and effectively ended the Revolutionary War.
Yorktown
Which British general surrendered at the Siege of Yorktown?
General Cornwallis
Multiple choice: Who led the American forces at the Battle of Cowpens? A) Daniel Morgan B) Benedict Arnold C) Charles Cornwallis
A) Daniel Morgan
What document formally ended the Revolutionary War?
The Treaty of Paris (1783)
Who was the French general that played a key role in the American victory at Yorktown?
Marquis de Lafayette