Mod. 2 Review - Battles of the American Revolution

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What was the significance of the The Battle of Lexington and Concord?

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It was the first armed conflict of the American Revolution.

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What is the historical significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

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Battle proved the war would not be an easy win for the British

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Following the first battle of the American Revolution, the 2nd Continental Congress addressed the steps to the colonies governing themselves created what military group?

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Continental Army

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Which revolutionary battle was significant because it came at a time in which America was desperate for a victory and it led to troops rejoining the Continental Army?

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Battle of Trenton

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The American victories at Trenton and Princeton resulted in which of the following?

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showed that the Americans could beat the British and their allies.

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This American victory was the turning point in the American Revolutionary war and encouraged the French to join forces with them (the Americans).

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Saratoga

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How did France help win the war for America?

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They sent ships, supplies, and soldiers.

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Which battle is described here?
- The French Navy controlled Chesapeake Bay
- The Continental Army & French Soldiers controlled the perimeter.
- British General Cornwall was forced to surrender.

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Yorktown

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Select the list that has the battles correct chronological order: Lexington/Concord, Saratoga, King's Mountain, and Yorktown

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Lexington/Concord, Saratoga, King's Mountain, and Yorktown

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At the end of the American Revolution war, the Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783. What was the most important thing that the American colonists gained from this agreement?

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Americans gained their independence(freedom) from Great Britain