A turning point in the Revolutionary War in 1777. American forces surrounded and defeated the British army under General John Burgoyne in New York State.

In 1778, what country officially recognized the United States and entered into a Treaty of Alliance. They then supplied the United States with troops, supplies, and military support.

Where George Washington and the Continental Army camped during the winter of 1777-1778. The troops suffered from harsh cold, starvation, and disease.

An American victory in 1775 that captured a fort and its cannons which were later moved to surround the British in Boston.

Colonial forces widthstood two assaults by the British army but ran out of ammunition by the third attack. Though seen as a defeat for colonial forces at the time, in the battle weakened British forces who had lost a large number of men.

In 1779 the British shifted their strategy for the war by moving towards the south. In 1779 after a six week siege, the British army captured ________________ South Carolina.

An American victory in 1780 over Loyalist forces in South Carolina. The battle was important in that it came after many defeats in the area and improved moral among American forces.

Another British victory in 1780 in South Carolina following up on the capture of Charleston.

A major American defeat in 1775. Colonial forces, following the capture of Fort Ticonderoga, sought to invade and capture ______________________. They were turned back by British and Canadian forces.

The first major battle after the Declaration of Independece. Washington and his army managed to escape destruction by the British but the battles ended in defeat for American forces. Washington was forced to widthdraw entirely from New York City into New Jersey.

Washington and his army crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776. American forces surprised German mercenary forces known as Hessians.

The Revolutionary War was officially ended by the Treaty of ________________ in 1783.

British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered. This defeat was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War.

A turning point in the American southern campaign to liberate South Carolina from British control in 1781. This battle set into motion the events that led to the end of the war and the defeat of the British.

This was a battle fought to basically a tie in 100 degree heat, but showed the Continental Army was growing more effective.

This colonial loss let the British capture the city of Philadelphia

A navel battle between the French & British

How did Washington get away from Gen. Cornwallis and head to Princeton?

What French Military Officer helped to strengthen an alliance between France and America?

During the winter of 1777-1778, the Continental Army suffered terribly at their winter camp in Valley Forge. What German born general trained the colonists how to better fight and survive in battle?