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Revolution Battles
A review of the 6 battles of the American Revolution
Question | Answer |
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Which battle was where the first shots of the war were fired? | Lexington and Concord |
In what battle did the British gain control of the southern colonies and a major port? | Charleston |
What battle was the final battle of the war? | Yorktown |
What battle was known as the turning point of the war? | Saratoga |
What battle showed the power of the Patriots fighting behind rocks and trees? | Bunker Hill |
In what battle did the French navy help defeat the British? | Yorktown |
What battle showed the cooperation of the regular Continental Army and the militia? | Cowpens |
What battle was important because the Americans learned that they would need allies to supply ammunition? | Bunker Hill |
After what battle did France join the war as allies to the Continental Army? | Saratoga |
At what battle were the British troops marching to destroy supplies and to capture important Patriots? | Lexington and Concord |
The Battles in order from 1st to Last | Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Saratoga, Charleston, Cowpens, Yorktown |
What method did the Patriots use during many battles? | "Hit and run" tactics such as hiding behind rocks and trees (partisan warfare) |
How did the British move/march in battles? | In formations (lines) |
What strategy did the British use to capture Charleston? | blockade |
In what battle did the militia fake a retreat, causing the British to be surprised by the Continental Army? | Cowpens |
Who helped negotiate a treaty to end the American Revolution? | John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay |