BATTLES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Social Studies Survey

BATTLES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONSocial Studies Survey

Essential Question Why were certain

battles crucial in maintaining or obtaining Colonial morale and keeping to movement toward independence going?

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I CAN:

1. Identify 5 important battles of the American Revolution

2. Explain the significance of each event within the overall context of the American Revolution

Battle of Bunker Hill (Breed’s Hill)

June 1775 Charlestown,

Mass. Showed

Colonists they could fight and win against British

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_death_of_general_warren_at_the_battle_of_bunker_hill.jpg

Battle of Trenton (Crossing of the Delaware) December 25-

26, 1776 Philadelphia to

New Jersey Inspire Rebel

cause and reenlistment; big moral builder

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Battle of SaratogaOctober 7 & 17, 1777

New YorkTurning point in war; French and Spain decide to join on American side

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Surrender_of_General_Burgoyne.jpg

Winter at Valley Forge December 1777-

June 1778 (20 miles NW of Philly)

Of 10,000 original soldiers, 2500 would die

Harsh winter and low food rations, but influential for uniformity of drilling and marching of troops

Baron Friederich von Steuben

Battle of Yorktown Sept 28-Oct 19,

1781 Virginia Decisive Battle of

Revolution General Cornwallis

surrenders and the fighting ends

Sept 3, 1783 Treaty of Paris ends war

Nov 24, 1783- last British troops leave NY

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BATTLES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Social Studies Survey