Revolution Turning Points 5-8

(Turning Point #5) The Battle of Trenton was fought between Washington's troops and Hessian soldiers, who were mercenaries. What is a mercenary?

• An elite British soldier

• Soldiers who fight for pay

• Traitor American troops

(Turning Point #5) Why did Washington launch an attack at Trenton so late in the year (December 25, 1776)?

• He feared many of his troops would not re-enlist at years end if they didn't get a victory.

• He thought the Americans would win the entire war at years end.

• He didn't know it was so late in the year.

(Turning Point #5) Which of the following best explains the reason for the American victory at Trenton?

• Washington's army took the Hessian army by surprise.

• Washington's army had far more supplies than the Hessians.

• The icy river made it impossible for Washington's army to cross.

(Turning Point #6) Why was Valley Forge a difficult time for Washington's troops?

• They did not have enough supplies for the cold conditions.

• The British kept attacking from Philadephia.

• Washington went home for the winter and they had no leadership.

(Turning Point #6) General Baron Von Steuben was crucial because...

• he trained the Americans to be a better army.

• he purchased supples for the suffering troops

• he trained the British how to better use the land.

(Turning Point #7) British General, Burgoyne's, plan at Saratoga was to cut the Continental Army from rest of _______________.

• the South

• New England

• Canada

(Turning Point #7) Instead of meeting up with Burgoyne in New York, General Howe took his troops to ___________.

• Philadelphia

• Canada

• Virginia

(Turning Point #7) St. Leger's British force did not make it to New York because....

• They were stopped by an American force led by Benedict Arnold

• They went to Canada instead

• They met Cornwallis in Yorktown.

(Turning Point #7) Why is the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga seen as a turning point in the War?

• The French officially joined the American cause which brought supplies, troops, and a navy.

• The British sent a peace treaty showing the war to be over

• The British agreed to give weapons for prisoners which changed the war.

(Turning Point #8) Washington and Rochambeau tricked the British into thinking they would attack in ________ when they were actually moving large numbers to Yorktown.

• New York

• Canada

• Philadelphia