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1 Battles of the Revolution
Analyze the map on p. 115 and answer the Geography Skillbuilder Questions. Where was General Burgoyne before he and his army marched to Saratoga? What do many of the battle sites have in common? Why do you think this is?

2 Battles of the Revolution
Battles of note... Lexington and Concord New York Trenton Philadelphia Saratoga Yorktown

3 Battles of the Revolution
Classwork Assignment: Create an outline with information about these six battles. Information will come from Sections 1, 3, and 4. Work in partners, both of you write a copy. Be sure to include... When did it happen? Who won? Where is it? Why is it significant?

4 Lexington and Concord Location: Date: Who won: Significance :
Massachusetts (New England) April 19, 1775 Americans Official start to the war British tried to capture Adams and Hancock, but failed Guerrila tactics = good

5 New York Location: Date: Who won: Significance : New York City, NY
August, 1776 British Washington flees to PA American troops are poorly trained and poorly supplied 65% of the Continental Army is killed, or deserted

6 Trenton Location: Date: Who won: Significance : Trenton, NJ
December 26, 1776 Americans Americans capture and hold Trenton Win due to surprise and mobility Important early victory (after repeated losses)

7 Philadelphia Location: Date: Who won: Significance : Philadelphia, PA
Spring 1777 British Americans lose their capital (Philadelphia) Continental Congress has to run away

8 Saratoga Location: Date: Who won: Significance : Saratoga, NY
October 1777 Americans Americans whittle the British down via guerilla warfare Burgoyne (British general) surrenders First big victory for Americans “Turning Point” of the war

9 Yorktown Location: Date: Who won: Significance : Yorktown, VA
October, 1771 Americans British army pinned on the Yorktown peninsula French navy prevents them from fleeing Cornwallis surrenders, and the war is soon officially over

10 Questions to Consider... What was the first battle of the war?
What was the last battle of the war? What was the “turning point” of the war?

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