the war for the independence Flashcards
When did the Battle of Bunker Hill happened
In the spring, 1775.6.17
Where did Battle of Bunker Hill happen
It happened on the Breed Hill
What makes Battle of Bunker Hill different to others
It happened in a neighborhood
How did Battle of Bunker Hill begin
People took a cannon to the summit of the Breed Hill, and shot the ships that transport the supplies for Britain. That was a success at first, but during a few times, the British army found out what happened here. Then they attack the people on the hill. After some days, the British Army won
Why did the American Army lose in the Battle of Bunker Hill
Because they had no supplies and less people
What is the outcome of Battle of Bunker Hill
A new way to fight
the losses of the British supplies
When did the Battle of Trenton happen
It is in 1776, Dec, 26
What happened before the Battle of Trenton
The continental army badly lost
What time did the Battle of Trenton begin
At Christmas
Why Washington choose Christmas to attack in the the Battle of Trenton
Because Christmas means peaceful in the war, most soldiers would be relaxed
What is the state of Hessian before the attack
They were drunk and homesick
What is the influence of the battle of Trenton
- it prevents the leaving of soldiers
- the victory of the Battle of Princeton
When was the Battle of Saratoga
In 1777. 9. 19
Who is the leader of the British Army in Battle of Saratoga
John Burgoyue
Why did Britain decide to attack Saratoga
Because 90% of people in New York are loyalists. If Britain can occupy the Saratoga, they can intercept the colonists into two parts