Battles of the American Revolution
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BATTLES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Social Studies Survey
Essential Question
Why were certain battles crucial in maintaining or obtaining Colonial morale and keeping to movement toward independence going?
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
Battle of Trenton (Crossing of the Delaware)
December 25-26, 1776
Philadelphia to New Jersey
Inspire Rebel cause and reenlistment; big moral builder
Battle of Saratoga
October 7 & 17, 1777
New YorkTurning point in war; French and Spain decide to join on American side
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