Turning Point of the Revolutionary war

What was the British objective in developing a battle plan in 1777?

• To defeat the Continental Army

• To capture Philadelphia

• To gain control over the Hudson River

• To cut off New England from the Middle Colonies

Who was responsible for leading the British troops south from Canada?

• General Horatio Gates

• General Howe

• Lieutenant Colonel Barry St. Leger

• General John Burgoyne

Which battles did General Howe win near Philadelphia?

• Fort Stanwix and Bennington

• Brandywine and Paoli

• Valley Forge and Saratoga

• Fort Ticonderoga and Saratoga

What happened to General Burgoyne's army at Saratoga?

• They captured Albany

• They surrendered to the Patriots

• They defeated the Green Mountain Boys

• They retreated to Philadelphia

What was the significance of the victory at Saratoga?

• It resulted in Spain forming an alliance with the United States

• It led to France declaring war on Britain

• It marked the end of the American Revolution

• It allowed the British to gain control over the Hudson River

Which country provided assistance to the Americans after the victory at Saratoga?

• Great Britain

• France

• Spain

• Canada

Who helped build important defenses for the Americans?

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Thaddeus Kościuszko

• Friedrich von Steuben

• Casimir Pulaski

Which European officer trained the Patriot troops at Valley Forge?

• Casimir Pulaski

• Thaddeus Kościuszko

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Friedrich von Steuben

What was the biggest challenge for George Washington at Valley Forge?

• Defeating General Howe

• Capturing Philadelphia

• Keeping the Continental Army together

• Building important defenses

What did Joseph Plumb Martin make for himself at Valley Forge?

• A blanket

• A hat

• A shirt

• A pair of rough shoes