Revolutionary War / Battle Chart Quiz Review

Who had a plan for three British armies to fight together at this battle?

What was part of Burgoyne's plan?

Which battles are listed in correct chronological order?

George Washington led a surprise attack across the Delaware River.

What happened before the Declaration was written?

German soldiers paid to fight in the war.

What was one purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

French joined the Patriots after this battle.

In chronological order.....

Colonel William Prescott warned, "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes."

Where were the British looking for ammunition they thought colonists were storing?

Where did the war start?

These events are placed in correct time order.

He helped Washington lead a surprise attack across the icy Delaware River.

Paid soldiers.

What battle happened in December 1776 after Americans crossed the icy Delaware River?

At this battle General Alexander Hamilton led an army to attack the Hessians in New Jersey.

Official treaty signed in 1783.

Battle where Washington was forced to retreat across the East River to Manhattan to escape from British General Howe.

Lowest point for Patriots/ low morale

Happened in upstate New York.

General John Burgoyne surrendered here.

Marquis de Lafayette was

How did the Hessians lose an important battle?

In chronological order.....

Approximately what percentage of the population in the colonies considered themselves Patriots at the start of the war?

Where the English colonies were located?

A last chance at peace with King George III....

At which battle did General Marquis de Lafayette help attack the British on the ground?

Where were the first shots of the Revolutionary War fired?

This battle took place on April 19th, 1775 - still known as Patriot's Day - celebrated in Boston.

What is an important idea in the Declaration of Independence.

Happened in Virginia.

Important ally of Americans.

Men were sick, tired and dirty. Washington thought Patriots would lose the whole war.

In chronological order....

Who said, "I think the game is pretty near up" after the Battle of Long Island?

Morale booster/ Patriots won.

Who wrote "Common Sense?"

Happened in New Jersey.

After which battle did important allies join the Americans?

Where General John Burgoyne wanted three British armies to beat the Americans. His plan failed.

Lord Cornwallis surrendered here.

British victory, but "paid a high price" in lives.

Famous quote about this battle, "shot heard round the world" as written by Ralph Waldo Emerson, poet, years later.

Where were more Patriots living at the start of the war?

Why were the Americans able to win the war for independence?

Which battle happened in Massachusetts?

What was the British strategy at Saratoga?

Which battle(s) took place before the Declaration of Independence was signed?

The last battle of the war.

Who was Commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

He was too embarrassed to surrender in person.

He wrote the Declaration of Independence.

Where were three British armies supposed to meet up?

Where did (what city) the Continental Congress meet?

This (or these) man (or men) attended the Congress.

Hired by the British to fight for them...

1. Which battle was the true turning point of the war?

What was a last try for peace with King George III?