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Which commander led the Patriots at the Battle of Saratoga?
Which commander led the Patriots at the Battle of Saratoga?
The Battle of Trenton was fought on January 1, 1776.
The Battle of Trenton was fought on January 1, 1776.
False
What river did Washington and his troops cross on Christmas night?
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 ______.
The turning point of the war is remembered as the Battle of ______.
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Match the following individuals with their contributions:
Match the following individuals with their contributions:
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Which two countries aided the Americans in the Revolution?
Which two countries aided the Americans in the Revolution?
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The low point for the Continental Army occurred at Valley Forge.
The low point for the Continental Army occurred at Valley Forge.
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List one British strength during the Revolutionary War.
List one British strength during the Revolutionary War.
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What battle were American troops able to defeat the British just seven days after the Battle of Trenton?
What battle were American troops able to defeat the British just seven days after the Battle of Trenton?
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The French joined the American cause after the Battle of Saratoga.
The French joined the American cause after the Battle of Saratoga.
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Name the British commander at the Battle of Saratoga.
Name the British commander at the Battle of Saratoga.
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The Commander of the Patriot ship Bonhomme Richard was ______.
The Commander of the Patriot ship Bonhomme Richard was ______.
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Match the following individuals with their roles in aiding the Continental Army:
Match the following individuals with their roles in aiding the Continental Army:
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What was the significant low point for the Continental Army during the winters of 1777-1778?
What was the significant low point for the Continental Army during the winters of 1777-1778?
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The Americans were successful in taking Canada during the Revolutionary War.
The Americans were successful in taking Canada during the Revolutionary War.
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List two weaknesses of the British during the Revolutionary War.
List two weaknesses of the British during the Revolutionary War.
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Study Notes
American Revolution Review
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Early Successes/Failures:
- Americans were unsuccessful in taking Canada
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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
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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
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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
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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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This quiz assesses your knowledge of the American Revolution, focusing on early successes and failures, key battles such as Trenton and Saratoga, and the influential commanders involved. Test your understanding of pivotal moments and figures that shaped the outcome of the war.
