American Revolution Review

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Which commander led the Patriots at the Battle of Saratoga?

  • Marquis de Lafayette
  • John Paul Jones
  • George Rogers Clark
  • Horatio Gates (correct)

The Battle of Trenton was fought on January 1, 1776.

False (B)

What river did Washington and his troops cross on Christmas night?

Delaware River

The turning point of the war is remembered as the Battle of ______.

<p>Saratoga</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following individuals with their contributions:

<p>Marquis de Lafayette = Helped train American soldiers Baron Friedrich von Steuben = Provided financial aid John Paul Jones = Commanded the Bonhomme Richard George Rogers Clark = Won battles in the West</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two countries aided the Americans in the Revolution?

<p>France and Spain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The low point for the Continental Army occurred at Valley Forge.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

List one British strength during the Revolutionary War.

<p>Lots of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

What battle were American troops able to defeat the British just seven days after the Battle of Trenton?

<p>Battle of Princeton (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The French joined the American cause after the Battle of Saratoga.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the British commander at the Battle of Saratoga.

<p>John Burgoyne</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Commander of the Patriot ship Bonhomme Richard was ______.

<p>John Paul Jones</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following individuals with their roles in aiding the Continental Army:

<p>Marquis de Lafayette = French officer who helped train soldiers Baron Freidrich von Steuben = Prussian who trained American troops George Rogers Clark = Patriots' leader in the West John Paul Jones = Commander of Bonhomme Richard</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant low point for the Continental Army during the winters of 1777-1778?

<p>Valley Forge (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Americans were successful in taking Canada during the Revolutionary War.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

List two weaknesses of the British during the Revolutionary War.

<p>Fighting in unfamiliar territory, fighting far from home</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Battle of Trenton outcome

American victory over Hessian troops

Saratoga's Impact

Turning point of the Revolutionary War, France joined the American side.

Valley Forge hardship

Continental Army's winter encampment, facing food, clothing, and shelter shortages.

Marquis de Lafayette

Important French military officer, aiding the Americans financially and in training.

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Patriot Strengths

Strong leadership, French alliance, fighting on home ground.

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British Strengths

Large resources, powerful navy, well-trained army, loyalist support.

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Patriot Weaknesses

Weak government, small/untrained army, lack of supplies, small Navy.

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British Weaknesses

Fighting in unfamiliar territory, fighting far from home.

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Battle of Trenton

A surprise attack launched by General Washington's Continental Army on Hessian troops on December 26, 1776, resulting in a significant American victory.

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Battle of Princeton

Another American victory, seven days after Trenton, where the Continental Army defeated British troops, further boosting morale and proving the Americans' strength.

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Battle of Saratoga

A crucial turning point in the Revolutionary War, where American forces under General Gates defeated British forces under General Burgoyne, forcing the British to retreat.

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Valley Forge

A harsh winter encampment for the Continental Army in Pennsylvania, marked by severe shortages of food, clothing, and shelter, where many soldiers suffered and died.

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John Paul Jones

A famous American naval commander who commanded the ship Bonhomme Richard and achieved a decisive victory over the British ship Serapis, uttering his famous line: 'I have not yet begun to fight!'

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Hessian Troops

German mercenaries hired by the British to fight in the American Revolutionary War.

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Baron Friedrich von Steuben

A Prussian military officer who trained the Continental Army at Valley Forge, helping them to improve their discipline and military skills.

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Study Notes

American Revolution Review

  • Early Successes/Failures:
    • Americans were unsuccessful in taking Canada
  • Key Battles:
    • Battle of Trenton (December 26, 1776): Surprise attack on Hessian troops
    • Battle of Princeton (a few days after Trenton): American victory.
    • Battle of Saratoga: Turning point of the war, French joined the American side
  • Key Commanders:
    • George Washington: Led the Continental Army
    • Horatio Gates: Commander at Saratoga, Patriots
    • John Burgoyne: British commander at Saratoga
    • John Paul Jones: Naval hero
    • Marquis de Lafayette: French officer who aided the Americans
    • Baron Friedrich von Steuben: Prussian officer who trained soldiers
    • Francis Marion: "Swamp Fox," used guerrilla warfare
    • Lord Cornwallis: British general at Yorktown
  • Valley Forge:
    • Low point for the Continental Army
    • Harsh winter of 1777-1778
    • Estimated 2,000 soldiers died
    • Soldiers suffered from shortages of food, clothing, and shelter
  • Treaty of Paris (1783):
    • Officially ended the American Revolution
    • Britain recognized American independence
    • Set America's boundaries
    • Britain recognized America's right to settle west of the 13 colonies

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