American Revolution: Key Battles

Where was the Battle of Bunker Hill (Breed's Hill) fought?

• New York

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Washington D.C.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Trenton?

• British victory and huge morale boost

• Patriot victory and huge morale boost

• Stalemate: many soldiers when home

• No clear outcome

Who trained American soldiers during the American Revolution and turned the Continental army into a finely tuned fighting force?

• George Washington

• Baron Friedrich von Steuben

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Valley Forge

Who served under George Washington in the American Revolution and brought a group of well-trained soldiers as well as donated $200,000 to help the cause?

• George Washington

• Baron Friedrich von Steuben

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Valley Forge

Where did Washington's army set camp during the winter of 1777-1778, where they suffered greatly from a lack of resources?

• Bunker Hill

• Trenton

• Valley Forge

• Saratoga

What was the historical significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

• The Patriot victory convinced France to commit support the colonies

• The failure ended the American Revolution

• This led to the capture of Yorktown and the British were sad.

• No significant impact, people died from both sides.

What was the last major battle of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Trenton

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

What was the historical significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

• Prompted the British government to negotiate an end to the war.

• Caused France to openly support the colonies

• Ended the American Revolution

• No significant impact

Who was the commander of the Continental Army?

• George Washington

• Baron Friedrich von Steuben

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Valley Forge

Who was the military officer from Prussia who trained American soldiers during the American Revolution?

• George Washington

• Baron Friedrich von Steuben

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Valley Forge