Battles of the Revolutionary War Article

According to the introduction, which three battles are considered turning points in the Revolutionary War where Washington won decisive victories?

• Trenton, Saratoga, and Yorktown

• Bunker Hill, Lexington, and Concord

• Camden, Cowpens, and Guilford Courthouse

• Monmouth, Brandywine, and Germantown

Why did Washington choose to attack the Hessians at Trenton on Christmas night 1776?

• Because the Hessians would be less alert, celebrating late into the night, and a snowstorm made an American attack seem unlikely.

• Because the British reinforcements were expected to arrive the next day.

• Because the American army had superior numbers at that time.

• Because Washington wanted to capture the Hessian supply of gold.

Washington's army crossed which river to attack the Hessians at Trenton?

• Hudson River

• Delaware River

• Potomac River

• Ohio River

Washington's attack on the Hessians at Trenton was a failure.

• True

• False

What was the main British plan at the Battle of Saratoga?

• To capture Philadelphia

• To defeat the Americans and separate the American forces and supply lines

• To retreat to Canada

• To surrender to the Americans

Which river played a significant role in the Battle of Saratoga?

• Mississippi River

• Hudson River

• Delaware River

• Ohio River

Why was the victory at Saratoga considered a Turning Point in the American Revolution?

• It ended the war

• It signaled to France that the Americans had a high chance of winning and led to French support

• It led to the capture of New York City

• It forced the British to retreat to Canada

Who was the British general who moved the war to the southern states during the Battle of Yorktown?

• George Washington

• General Charles Cornwallis

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Benedict Arnold

Which two forces supported General Washington’s Continental Army at Yorktown?

• Spanish army and navy

• French army and navy

• British army and navy

• German army and navy

What was the result of the Battle of Yorktown for the Americans?

• They lost the war

• The war continued for many years

• They won the Revolutionary War

• The British gained more territory