Part 2 Battles of Revolutionary War 4.4/4.5

Why was the victory at the Battle of Trenton so important for the Continental Army?

• It helped to boost morale and recruit more soldiers.

• People began questioning Washington's leadership ability.

• It helped the British to capture Patriot spies.

He helped the Patriots war effort in the WEST by encouraging Native American leader to remain neutral.

• Francis Marion

• George Rogers Clark

• John Paul Jones

• James Armistead

Polish immigrant who was a banker and spied for the Patriots. He also used his own money to fund the Revolution.

• Haym Solomon

• James Armistead

• Nathan Hale

• Freidrich von Steuben

PRUSSIAN general who helped train the soldiers at Valley Forge

• Nathan Hale

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Baron Freidrich von Steuben

• Bernardo de Galvez

The Patriots, led by General Benedict Arnold, suffered a crushing defeat at this battle after attempting to fight in a blizzard on New Years' Eve.

• Battle of Montreal

• Battle of Long Island

• Battle of Trenton

• Battle of Quebec

American sailor who defeated the British navy...Famous for quote, "I have not yet begun to fight!"

• George Rogers Clark

• John Paul Jones

• Nathan Hale

• Baron Fredrich von Steuben

Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night and defeated the Hessians at this battle.

• Long Island

• Princeton

• Yorktown

• Trenton

What was the final battle of the American Revolution

• Long Island

• Trenton

• Princeton

• Yorktown

The Patriots, led by General Benedict Arnold, suffered a crushing defeat at this battle after attempting to fight in a blizzard on New Years' Eve.

• Battle of Montreal

• Battle of Quebec

• Battle of Trenton

• Battle of Long Island

Why was the Battle of Saratoga called the "Turning Point" of the Revolutionary War?

• Washington realized they had a better navy than the British

• It convinced the Native Americans to join the Patriot side.

• It convinced the French to join the side of the Patriots

• Spain would give up Florida.