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Who led the British invasion force from Canada via Lake Champlain in 1777?
Who led the British invasion force from Canada via Lake Champlain in 1777?
Which battle bought valuable time for the Americans in 1776?
Which battle bought valuable time for the Americans in 1776?
Where did Washington's force retire to winter quarters after being defeated in battles of Brandywine Creek and Germantown?
Where did Washington's force retire to winter quarters after being defeated in battles of Brandywine Creek and Germantown?
Who transformed the Continental Army into a professional army at Valley Forge?
Who transformed the Continental Army into a professional army at Valley Forge?
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What unexpected move did General Howe make during Burgoyne's assault in 1777?
What unexpected move did General Howe make during Burgoyne's assault in 1777?
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General Howe's capture of Philadelphia was a significant victory for the British during the American Revolution.
General Howe's capture of Philadelphia was a significant victory for the British during the American Revolution.
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The invasion force led by General Burgoyne in 1777 encountered difficulties due to the need to clear a path through the forest.
The invasion force led by General Burgoyne in 1777 encountered difficulties due to the need to clear a path through the forest.
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The British invasion of Canada in 1775 was immediately successful.
The British invasion of Canada in 1775 was immediately successful.
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The Continental Army's transformation into a professional army at Valley Forge was guided by a French drillmaster.
The Continental Army's transformation into a professional army at Valley Forge was guided by a French drillmaster.
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The events of the Saratoga campaign ultimately led to the failure of Burgoyne's invasion in 1777.
The events of the Saratoga campaign ultimately led to the failure of Burgoyne's invasion in 1777.
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General Burgoyne's invasion force in 1777 encountered no significant obstacles and progressed smoothly through the forested terrain.
General Burgoyne's invasion force in 1777 encountered no significant obstacles and progressed smoothly through the forested terrain.
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General Howe's capture of Philadelphia was not as significant a victory as it initially seemed.
General Howe's capture of Philadelphia was not as significant a victory as it initially seemed.
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The British invasion force led by General Burgoyne in 1777 was the only one approaching the Hudson River valley.
The British invasion force led by General Burgoyne in 1777 was the only one approaching the Hudson River valley.
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The British invasion of Canada in 1775, initially considered a failure, ultimately paid off with the events of the Saratoga campaign.
The British invasion of Canada in 1775, initially considered a failure, ultimately paid off with the events of the Saratoga campaign.
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The Continental Army's transformation into a professional army at Valley Forge was guided by a Prussian drillmaster.
The Continental Army's transformation into a professional army at Valley Forge was guided by a Prussian drillmaster.
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General Burgoyne's invasion force in 1777 encountered no significant obstacles and progressed smoothly through the forested terrain.
General Burgoyne's invasion force in 1777 encountered no significant obstacles and progressed smoothly through the forested terrain.
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The British capture of Philadelphia was not the victory it seemed, as the city effectively captured Howe.
The British capture of Philadelphia was not the victory it seemed, as the city effectively captured Howe.
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The events of the Saratoga campaign ultimately led to the failure of Burgoyne's invasion in 1777.
The events of the Saratoga campaign ultimately led to the failure of Burgoyne's invasion in 1777.
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The British invasion of Canada in 1775 was immediately successful.
The British invasion of Canada in 1775 was immediately successful.
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The Continental Army's transformation into a professional army at Valley Forge was guided by a French drillmaster.
The Continental Army's transformation into a professional army at Valley Forge was guided by a French drillmaster.
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What was the outcome of General Benedict Arnold's actions during the British advance on Lake Champlain in 1776?
What was the outcome of General Benedict Arnold's actions during the British advance on Lake Champlain in 1776?
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What unexpected move did General Howe make during Burgoyne's assault in 1777?
What unexpected move did General Howe make during Burgoyne's assault in 1777?
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Who led the British invasion force from Canada via Lake Champlain in 1777?
Who led the British invasion force from Canada via Lake Champlain in 1777?
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Where did Washington's force retire to winter quarters after being defeated in battles of Brandywine Creek and Germantown?
Where did Washington's force retire to winter quarters after being defeated in battles of Brandywine Creek and Germantown?
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What ultimately led to the failure of Burgoyne's invasion in 1777?
What ultimately led to the failure of Burgoyne's invasion in 1777?
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What was the outcome of Washington's surprise attack at Trenton on December 26, 1776?
What was the outcome of Washington's surprise attack at Trenton on December 26, 1776?
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What characterized General Howe's attitude towards winter campaigning?
What characterized General Howe's attitude towards winter campaigning?
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What was the significance of leaving campfires burning as a ruse during Washington's New Jersey campaign?
What was the significance of leaving campfires burning as a ruse during Washington's New Jersey campaign?
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What was the outcome of Washington's actions at Princeton following the surprise attack at Trenton?
What was the outcome of Washington's actions at Princeton following the surprise attack at Trenton?
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What characterized General Howe's leadership during the American Revolution?
What characterized General Howe's leadership during the American Revolution?
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Study Notes
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In 1777, the British planned an invasion of the Hudson River valley to sever New England from the rest of the states.
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The invasion force, led by General "Gentleman Johnny" Burgoyne, would come from Canada via Lake Champlain.
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Another British force, led by General Howe, would advance up the Hudson River, and a smaller force led by Colonel Barry St. Leger would come from the west.
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In 1776, General Benedict Arnold had stopped the British advance on Lake Champlain, buying valuable time.
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Burgoyne began his assault in 1777 with 7,000 regular troops but was slowed by the need to chop a path through the forest and the presence of American militiamen.
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In an unexpected move, General Howe marched his main army from New York to attack Philadelphia, leaving Burgoyne to face the wilds of upper New York alone.
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The British capture of Philadelphia was not the victory it seemed, as the city effectively captured Howe.
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Washington led his force to the vicinity of Philadelphia, where they were defeated in the battles of Brandywine Creek and Germantown, but eventually retired to winter quarters at Valley Forge.
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At Valley Forge, the Continental Army was transformed into a professional army under the guidance of Prussian drillmaster Baron von Steuben.
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Burgoyne's invasion, though initially promising, was ultimately unsuccessful due to the actions of Arnold and the unexpected move by Howe.
-
The invasion of Canada in 1775, initially considered a failure, began to pay off with the events of the Saratoga campaign.
-
In 1777, the British planned an invasion of the Hudson River valley to sever New England from the rest of the states.
-
The invasion force, led by General "Gentleman Johnny" Burgoyne, would come from Canada via Lake Champlain.
-
Another British force, led by General Howe, would advance up the Hudson River, and a smaller force led by Colonel Barry St. Leger would come from the west.
-
In 1776, General Benedict Arnold had stopped the British advance on Lake Champlain, buying valuable time.
-
Burgoyne began his assault in 1777 with 7,000 regular troops but was slowed by the need to chop a path through the forest and the presence of American militiamen.
-
In an unexpected move, General Howe marched his main army from New York to attack Philadelphia, leaving Burgoyne to face the wilds of upper New York alone.
-
The British capture of Philadelphia was not the victory it seemed, as the city effectively captured Howe.
-
Washington led his force to the vicinity of Philadelphia, where they were defeated in the battles of Brandywine Creek and Germantown, but eventually retired to winter quarters at Valley Forge.
-
At Valley Forge, the Continental Army was transformed into a professional army under the guidance of Prussian drillmaster Baron von Steuben.
-
Burgoyne's invasion, though initially promising, was ultimately unsuccessful due to the actions of Arnold and the unexpected move by Howe.
-
The invasion of Canada in 1775, initially considered a failure, began to pay off with the events of the Saratoga campaign.
-
In 1777, the British planned an invasion of the Hudson River valley to sever New England from the rest of the states.
-
The invasion force, led by General "Gentleman Johnny" Burgoyne, would come from Canada via Lake Champlain.
-
Another British force, led by General Howe, would advance up the Hudson River, and a smaller force led by Colonel Barry St. Leger would come from the west.
-
In 1776, General Benedict Arnold had stopped the British advance on Lake Champlain, buying valuable time.
-
Burgoyne began his assault in 1777 with 7,000 regular troops but was slowed by the need to chop a path through the forest and the presence of American militiamen.
-
In an unexpected move, General Howe marched his main army from New York to attack Philadelphia, leaving Burgoyne to face the wilds of upper New York alone.
-
The British capture of Philadelphia was not the victory it seemed, as the city effectively captured Howe.
-
Washington led his force to the vicinity of Philadelphia, where they were defeated in the battles of Brandywine Creek and Germantown, but eventually retired to winter quarters at Valley Forge.
-
At Valley Forge, the Continental Army was transformed into a professional army under the guidance of Prussian drillmaster Baron von Steuben.
-
Burgoyne's invasion, though initially promising, was ultimately unsuccessful due to the actions of Arnold and the unexpected move by Howe.
-
The invasion of Canada in 1775, initially considered a failure, began to pay off with the events of the Saratoga campaign.
-
In 1777, the British planned an invasion of the Hudson River valley to sever New England from the rest of the states.
-
The invasion force, led by General "Gentleman Johnny" Burgoyne, would come from Canada via Lake Champlain.
-
Another British force, led by General Howe, would advance up the Hudson River, and a smaller force led by Colonel Barry St. Leger would come from the west.
-
In 1776, General Benedict Arnold had stopped the British advance on Lake Champlain, buying valuable time.
-
Burgoyne began his assault in 1777 with 7,000 regular troops but was slowed by the need to chop a path through the forest and the presence of American militiamen.
-
In an unexpected move, General Howe marched his main army from New York to attack Philadelphia, leaving Burgoyne to face the wilds of upper New York alone.
-
The British capture of Philadelphia was not the victory it seemed, as the city effectively captured Howe.
-
Washington led his force to the vicinity of Philadelphia, where they were defeated in the battles of Brandywine Creek and Germantown, but eventually retired to winter quarters at Valley Forge.
-
At Valley Forge, the Continental Army was transformed into a professional army under the guidance of Prussian drillmaster Baron von Steuben.
-
Burgoyne's invasion, though initially promising, was ultimately unsuccessful due to the actions of Arnold and the unexpected move by Howe.
-
The invasion of Canada in 1775, initially considered a failure, began to pay off with the events of the Saratoga campaign.
-
In 1777, the British planned an invasion of the Hudson River valley to sever New England from the rest of the states.
-
The invasion force, led by General "Gentleman Johnny" Burgoyne, would come from Canada via Lake Champlain.
-
Another British force, led by General Howe, would advance up the Hudson River, and a smaller force led by Colonel Barry St. Leger would come from the west.
-
In 1776, General Benedict Arnold had stopped the British advance on Lake Champlain, buying valuable time.
-
Burgoyne began his assault in 1777 with 7,000 regular troops but was slowed by the need to chop a path through the forest and the presence of American militiamen.
-
In an unexpected move, General Howe marched his main army from New York to attack Philadelphia, leaving Burgoyne to face the wilds of upper New York alone.
-
The British capture of Philadelphia was not the victory it seemed, as the city effectively captured Howe.
-
Washington led his force to the vicinity of Philadelphia, where they were defeated in the battles of Brandywine Creek and Germantown, but eventually retired to winter quarters at Valley Forge.
-
At Valley Forge, the Continental Army was transformed into a professional army under the guidance of Prussian drillmaster Baron von Steuben.
-
Burgoyne's invasion, though initially promising, was ultimately unsuccessful due to the actions of Arnold and the unexpected move by Howe.
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The invasion of Canada in 1775, initially considered a failure, began to pay off with the events of the Saratoga campaign.
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Test your knowledge on the British fleet's appearance off New York in 1776 and the challenges faced by General Washington as he was dangerously outnumbered.
