Battles of the American Revolution
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PICK YOUR BATTLE! Battle of Concord and Lexington The Battle of Saratoga The Battle of Yorktown Final Quiz
The Battle of Concord and Lexington
Key Information Date: April 19, 1775 Great Britain US Commanders: Hugh Percy, John James Barret Pitcairn, Francis Joseph Warren Smith Location: Lexington and Concord Massachusetts
Overview First military engagement of the American Revolutionary War Reason for battle was British were investigating to see if colonists were stockpiling weapons Americans fighting were mostly townsmen Important because it signaled the start of the war.
Fun Fact Famous quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson as the Patriots fired the first shot at North Bridge: “the shot heard round the world”
Review Question A B C What did the battle of Concord and Lexington Signal? End of the war British and American friendship Start of the war
Answer A, end of the war is incorrect!
Answer B, British and American friendship is incorrect!
Answer C, Start of the war is CORRECT!
The Battle of Saratoga
Key Information Date: September 19, 1777 Great Britain US Commanders: John Burgoyne Benedict Arnold, Horiato Gates, Daniel Morgan Location: Saratoga County, New York (Burgoyne)
Overview Considered turning point in the war. Ended British threat to New England. Boosted American Spirits at the time when Washington was suffering defeats in Pennsylvania. Victory encouraged France to make an alliance with America.
Fun Fact American General, Benedict Arnold, was in control of a fort at West Point, New York and plotted to surrender it to British forces. After the US learned of his plot he was commissioned into the British Army. Since then, Arnold has been considered one of the greatest traitors in history.
Review Question What Country wanted to make an alliance with the US after this victory? A B C France Spain China
Answer A, France is correct!
Answer B, Spain is incorrect!
Answer C, China is incorrect!
The Battle of Yorktown
Key Information Date: September 28-October 19,1781 Great Britain US Commanders: Charles Cornwallis George Washington Charles O’ Hara Comte Rochambeau Location: Yorktown, Virginia (Rochambeau)
Overview Decisive victory for American forces Last major land battle of the American Revolutionary War The surrender of Cornwallis’ army prompted the British government to negotiate an end to the conflict.
Fun Fact George Washington is the only president ever to receive 100% of the electoral votes.
Review Question The Battle of Yorktown was the last major land battle of the Revolutionary War? True False
A) True is correct!
B) False is incorrect
QUIZ!
1)What was the date when the Battle of Concord and Lexington occurred? September 19, 1777 April 19, 1775 July 4, 1776
A) is incorrect
B) Is correct!
C) is incorrect
2) What is the famous quote about the Battle of Concord and Lexington? May the force be with you The British are coming The shot heard round the world
A) is incorrect
B) is incorrect
C) is correct!
3) Benedict Arnold was a traitor. True False
A) is correct!
B) is incorrect
4) What battle was considered the turning point in the war? Battle of Concord and Lexington Battle of Saratoga Battle of Yorktown
A) is incorrect
B) is correct!
C) is incorrect
5) Who was the US Commander at the Battle of Yorktown? Benedict Arnold George Washington Comte Rochambeau
A) is incorrect
B) is correct!
C) is incorrect