History 5.15

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Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the war?

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  The Continental Army won, convincing the French to send supplies and soldiers to help.

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How did the winter at Valley Forge affect the Continental Army?

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After being inspired by Washington and trained by von Steuben, the soldiers became more disciplined and confident.

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It was the last battle of the American Revolution, and the British surrendered.

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Battle of Yorktown

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How did France help the colonies win the Revolution?

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• It sent supplies, weapons, and soldiers to support the Patriots.

  It sent supplies, weapons, and soldiers to support the Patriots

• Comte de Grasse helped win the Battle of Yorktown by fighting off the British fleet in the Chesapeake Bay.

  Comte de Grasse helped win the Battle of Yorktown by fighting off the British fleet in the Chesapeake Bay.

• The Marquis de Lafayette assisted George Washington and endured the long winter at Valley Forge with him.

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Which advantages did the Continental Army have at the Battle of Yorktown?

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French ships drove off British ships in the Chesapeake Bay, and French troops joined Washington's forces to outnumber the British on land.

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How did George Washington inspire his troops during the winter at Valley Forge?

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He suffered in the harsh conditions along with them.

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an agreement of peace signed by the Americans and British that ended the Revolutionary War after the Battle of Yorktown

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Treaty of Paris