Questions and Answers
What significant event is associated with Lexington and Concord?
When did the Battle of Bunker Hill occur?
June 16, 1775
Which battle represented the worst American defeat of the Revolutionary War?
What was a significant outcome of the Battle of Saratoga?
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What date did the Battle of Yorktown occur?
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What situation led to the British surrender at Yorktown?
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Where did Washington's army spend the winter of 1777-1778?
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What notable tactic was used during the Battle of Bunker Hill?
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Study Notes
Major Battles of the Revolutionary War
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Lexington and Concord:
- Date: April 19, 1775
- Location: Massachusetts
- Significance: First battle of the Revolution, known as "The Shot Heard Round the World."
- British General Thomas Gage targeted colonial stockpiles of weapons.
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Bunker Hill:
- Date: June 16, 1775 (battle fought June 17)
- Location: Charlestown, Massachusetts
- Details: Control of Bunker Hill and Breed's Hill was contested.
- Outcome: British captured the hills after American forces ran low on ammunition.
- Quote: "Don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes!"
- Impact: While a British victory, it boosted American confidence in their ability to fight.
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Charleston:
- Date: June 1776
- Location: Charleston, South Carolina
- Outcome: Represented the worst American defeat in the Revolutionary War.
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Battle of Trenton:
- Date: December 26, 1776
- Location: Trenton, New Jersey
- Context: Washington led 2,400 men across the icy Delaware River on Christmas.
- Achievement: Quickly followed by a successful march resulting in a critical American victory.
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Saratoga:
- Date: October 7, 1777
- Location: Saratoga County, New York
- Major Outcome: Continental Army victory over British forces.
- Significance: Turning point of the war; led to France’s open military support for the colonists.
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Cowpens:
- Date: January 17, 1781
- Location: Chesnee, South Carolina
- Notable Commanders: General Greene led American riflemen to victory against General Cornwallis.
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Yorktown:
- Date: October 19, 1781
- Location: Yorktown, Virginia
- Context: Last major battle of the Revolution, significant for the siege by American and French forces.
- Result: British troops, led by Cornwallis, surrendered after being surrounded.
- Consequence: Marked the beginning of the end for British hopes of winning the war.
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Valley Forge:
- Timeframe: Winter of 1777-1778
- Significance: Location where Washington's army faced harsh conditions.
- Impact: ¼ of troops perished due to disease and malnutrition.
- Key Figure: Baron von Steuben trained the soldiers, improving their discipline and effectiveness.
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