Major Battles of the Revolution -Part 2

Focus Question: What plan did General Howe have?

• General Howe's plan was to camp his army in York, Pennsylvania for the winter, rather than marching to Albany

• General Howe's strategy was to defend Philadelphia.
• General Howe aimed to invade Canada.
• General Howe planned to retreat to Boston.

Focus Question: What happened to Burgoyne’s army in Saratoga?

• Burgoyne’s army became surrounded by Patriots in Saratoga

• Burgoyne's army was reinforced and continued to fight.
• Burgoyne's army retreated safely without any losses.
• Burgoyne's army won a decisive victory at Saratoga.

Reading Comprehension Question: Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the war?

• It was a minor skirmish with no lasting impact.
• The British gained control of New York after the battle.
• It resulted in a peace treaty between the colonies and Britain.
• It convinced foreign alliances that Americans could possibly win the war

Which picture represents the Battle of Saratoga?

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Which statement best describes the results of the Battles of Saratoga?

• The Americans suffered a massive defeat nearly costing them the war

• The British army retreated to fight another day

• The Americans took over the fort, only to lose it later to the British

• The British army surrendered at the battle and the French joined the war on the side of the Americans

Who won the Battle of Saratoga?

• British

• Americans

Focus Question: What were the two reasons Valley Forge was a good place to make the winter camp?

• Access to large bodies of water for fishing.
• Mild weather conditions throughout winter.
• It was far enough from the British so that he would have plenty of warning if they decided to attack.Valley Forge was also a good place to defend if the army was attacked

• Proximity to major cities for trade.

Reading Comprehension Question: List 3 things the soldiers either didn’t have or had very little of at Valley Forge.

• Training, leadership, strategy
• Weapons, ammunition, medical supplies
• Transportation, communication, morale
• Food, clothing, blankets

Focus Question: How many soldiers died while at Valley Forge?

• About 1,000 soldiers.
• Around 5,000 soldiers.
• Nearly 3,000 soldiers.
• Approximately 2,500 soldiers.

Reading Comprehension Question: Why did the living conditions make things worse at Valley Forge?

• The weather was always pleasant and sunny.
• The soldiers had plenty of food and supplies.
• It allowed disease and sickness to spread quickly throughout the camp

• The location was strategically advantageous for defense.