Cycle 3 Cub Connection Review

Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War?

• The British victory extended the fighting for another year.

• The American defeat led many soldiers to desert the Continental army.

• The British defeat marked the beginning of a steady decline in British military superiority

• The American victory convinced France to ally with the United States.

The Continental Congress issued this commission to -

• Benedict Arnold

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Hancock

• George Washington

Who were the Minutemen?

• Patriot soldiers

• British soldiers

• French soldiers

• German Soldiers

Who were the Redcoats

• Patriot soldiers

• British soldiers

• French soldiers

• German Soldiers

What was the significance of the Battles of Lexington and Concord?

• start of the Revolutionary War

• turning point of the war

• last battle

• France joined as an ally

What happened during the Winter at Valley Forge?

• a peace treaty was signed

• the Declaration of Independence was signed

• Washington motivated he demoralized army

• start of the war

What was the importance of the Battle of Yorktown?

• first battle of the revolution

• the Americans lost the battle

• turning point of the war

• final major battle of the American Revolutionary War

Who was the general of the British army during the battle of Yorktown?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Cornwallis

• Washington

• Horatio Gates

Which of the following is an advantage for the British in the war?

• highly trained army and generals

• knowledge of the land

• support from the people

• fighting for freedom

Which of the following is a disadvantage for the British army?

• untrained local militia

• far distance made it difficult to send supplies

• support from the war back in Great Britain

• strong navy