Revolutionary War Flashcards
When and where is the battle of Yorktown?
Summer 1781 in Yorktown Virginia
When and where is valley forge?
Winter 1777-1778 in Valley Forge Pennsylvania (20 miles from Philadelphia)
When and where is the battle of Trenton?
December 25 and December 26, 1776 in Trenton New Jersey
When is and where the battle of Lexington and Concord?
April 19, 1775 in Lexington and Concord Massachusetts
When and where is the Battle of Bunker Hill?
June 17, 1775 in Charlestown Massachusetts
When and where is the battle of Saratoga?
June 1777 in Saratoga New York
Say five things about Valley Forge
The Continental Army survived the winter after being very cold and starving; the experience made the men tougher and more well-trained; soldiers lived in tents and small cabins; hundreds died from smallpox, frostbite, and starvation; the British Army spent the winter in Philadelphia in warm homes
What was the result of Valley Forge?
American soldiers became a stronger, more well-trained, and disciplined army
What were four things that happened in Yorktown?
It was the last major battle of the American revolution; British Gen. Cornwallis surrendered to Gen. Washington; British army was trapped on a peninsula; french naval blockade prevented British Navy from helping track army
What was the result of the battle of Yorktown?
Americans one; Defeated one of the most powerful army in the world
What are six things from the battle of Trenton?
Washington rowed across the icy Delaware River on Christmas night; attacked at dawn; the soldiers were German mercenaries; the Americans won the battle; took 1000 soldiers as prisoners; German mercenaries were caught by surprise because they were tired after celebrating Christmas
What was the result from the battle of Trenton?
The Americans won; took many prisoners; and were motivated by the victory
In which battle did the French naval blockade prevent the British Navy from helping trapped soldiers?
Yorktown
What are five things about the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Americans proved to the British that they could fight against them; took place on Breed’s hill, not Bunkerhill; being at the top of the hill how the Americans put up a good fight; Americans were able to hold over a large, well-trained British Army until they ran out of ammunition; over 1000 British soldiers were killed
What was the result of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
British won, but Americans prove that they could put up a good fight
What were four events that happened on the battles of Lexington and Concord?
It was the first battle of the American revolution; British troops where marching into Concord to take colonists military supplies; many British were killed; “shot heard round the world” began the American Revolution
What was the result of the battle of Lexington and Concord?
British won in Lexington, but the Americans won in Concord and sent the British back to Boston
What were four things about the battle of Saratoga?
Americans proved to the French that they could beat the British; French joined the war to help the Americans; British general Burgoyne surrendered; Americans won after losing many battles in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
What was the result of the battle of Saratoga?
The Americans won; forced the British general and 5000 soldiers to surrender
What battle caused the French to join the war?
The battle of Saratoga
What was the first battle of the American Revolution?
The battle of Lexington and Concord
In what event did soldiers live in tents and small cabins?
That Winter at Valley Forge
