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What was the original enlistment term for the Continental Army?
What was the original enlistment term for the Continental Army?
one year
Who wrote the phrase 'These are the times that try men's souls'?
Who wrote the phrase 'These are the times that try men's souls'?
Thomas Paine
In what battle did the Continental Army capture nearly 1,000 prisoners and supplies?
In what battle did the Continental Army capture nearly 1,000 prisoners and supplies?
Battle of Trenton
What was the goal of British General John Burgoyne?
What was the goal of British General John Burgoyne?
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Who surrendered to General Horatio Gates on October 17, 1777?
Who surrendered to General Horatio Gates on October 17, 1777?
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What event at Saratoga proved to be the turning point of the Revolutionary War?
What event at Saratoga proved to be the turning point of the Revolutionary War?
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What battles did George Washington's leadership affect?
What battles did George Washington's leadership affect?
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What battles fired 'The Shot Heard Round the World'?
What battles fired 'The Shot Heard Round the World'?
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What ideas were being tested in the war between an empire and its rebel colonists?
What ideas were being tested in the war between an empire and its rebel colonists?
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What did the British commander offer on September 11, 1776, to end the war?
What did the British commander offer on September 11, 1776, to end the war?
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What did the Americans led by John Adams do in response to the British commander's offer?
What did the Americans led by John Adams do in response to the British commander's offer?
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Where did Britain move into after capturing more territory in New Jersey?
Where did Britain move into after capturing more territory in New Jersey?
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Where did the Continental Army withdraw to?
Where did the Continental Army withdraw to?
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How many men were in the Continental Army at Valley Forge?
How many men were in the Continental Army at Valley Forge?
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What was the condition of the soldiers' clothes at Valley Forge?
What was the condition of the soldiers' clothes at Valley Forge?
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How many soldiers at Valley Forge had no shoes?
How many soldiers at Valley Forge had no shoes?
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Why were 4,000 men declared unfit for duty at Valley Forge?
Why were 4,000 men declared unfit for duty at Valley Forge?
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Who assisted the troops at Valley Forge with food and supplies?
Who assisted the troops at Valley Forge with food and supplies?
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What was the outcome for a quarter of Washington's army at Valley Forge?
What was the outcome for a quarter of Washington's army at Valley Forge?
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Who helped train the American soldiers at Valley Forge?
Who helped train the American soldiers at Valley Forge?
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Study Notes
Continental Army
- The original enlistment term for the Continental Army was one year.
American Revolutionary War
- The phrase "These are the times that try men's souls" was written by Thomas Paine.
- The Continental Army captured nearly 1,000 prisoners and supplies in the Battle of Saratoga.
- The goal of British General John Burgoyne was to march on Albany, New York, and split the colonies.
- British General John Burgoyne surrendered to General Horatio Gates on October 17, 1777.
- The Battle of Saratoga proved to be the turning point of the Revolutionary War.
George Washington's Leadership
- George Washington's leadership affected the battles of Trenton and Princeton.
Start of the War
- The Battles of Lexington and Concord fired "The Shot Heard Round the World".
War Between Empire and Colonists
- The war between the empire and its rebel colonists was testing the ideas of liberty and self-governance.
British Offer
- On September 11, 1776, the British commander offered a pardon to those who surrendered and pledged allegiance to the British Crown.
- In response, the Americans led by John Adams rejected the offer.
Continental Army's Moves
- After capturing more territory in New Jersey, Britain moved into New York.
- The Continental Army withdrew to Valley Forge.
Valley Forge
- There were around 11,000 men in the Continental Army at Valley Forge.
- The soldiers' clothes were tattered and worn out.
- Around 2,000 soldiers had no shoes.
- 4,000 men were declared unfit for duty due to disease, hunger, and exposure.
- The troops at Valley Forge were assisted with food and supplies by the local population.
- A quarter of Washington's army at Valley Forge died due to harsh conditions.
- Friedrich Wilhelm Baron von Steuben helped train the American soldiers at Valley Forge.
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Test your knowledge of key events in the American Revolutionary War with this quiz! Learn about George Washington's leadership in battles like Trenton and Saratoga, and the hardships faced at Valley Forge. Discover the significance of the Battles of Lexington and Concord and their impact on the spread of Enlightenment ideas in America.
