American Revolution battles and vocab

Which battle was the first battle of the Revolutionary War?

• Lexington and Concord

• Saratoga

• Trenton

• Yorktown

Why was the battle of Saratoga important? (CHOOSE TWO)

• It was an important American victory against the British

• It convinced the French to join the fight on the American side

• It convinced Benedict Arnold to betray America

• It was the worst defeat Washington ever suffered

Why was the Battle of Trenton important? (CHOOSE TWO)

• It boosted morale for Americans who were beginning to think the war was hopeless

• It convinced many American troops to reenlist (sign another contract)

• It was fought on the 4th of July

• It was the first battle that Americans won against the British

Why was the Battle of Yorktown important? (CHOOSE THREE)

• It was the last major battle of the war

• The British were overwhelmed by American and French forces and forced to surrender

• George Washington was killed in battle

• It effectively ended the war

MUTINY

• The crime of betraying your own country

• Someone who is killed for their beliefs

• Open rebellion against the people in charge

• A large body of troops ready for battle

MARTYR

• Someone who dies for their beliefs

• A large body of troops ready for battle

• A large body of troops ready for battle

• Open rebellion against authority

BATTALION

• A large body of troops ready for battle

• A lion that is ready for battle

• Someone who dies for their beliefs

• Open rebellion against authority

Treason

• The crime of betraying your own country

• Open rebellion against authority

• A person who dies for their beliefs

• A large body of troops ready for battle

What problems did George Washington have during the winter at Valley Forge? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

• Not enough food

• Not enough shelter

• Not enough clothing

• Disease

Choose TWO EXAMPLES of guerilla warfare used by the Americans to defeat the British

• Cutting down trees to block roadways

• Sharpshooters assassinating officers

• Two large armies meeting on a battlefield during daylight

• Following the rules of war