Major Battles of the Revolution -Part 2

What plan did General Howe have during the Battle of Saratoga?

• To take control of New York City, Albany, and the Hudson River

• To retreat to Canada

• To attack Boston

• To negotiate peace with the Americans

What happened to Burgoyne's army in Saratoga?

• They captured an American supply base

• They were surrounded by Patriots and forced to surrender

• They successfully retreated to Canada

• They joined forces with the French

Who won the Battle of Saratoga?

• British

• Americans

• French

• Canadians

What was an important result of the Patriot victory at Saratoga?

• It led to the end of the war

• It convinced the French to lend support to the colonial cause

• It resulted in the capture of New York City

• It caused the British to gain more allies

Why did the living conditions make matters worse at Valley Forge?

• They were too crowded and disease spread quickly.

• They were too isolated and lacked communication.

• They were too hot and caused dehydration.

• They were too noisy and disrupted sleep.

What was one of the reasons George Washington chose Valley Forge for the winter camp?

• It was close to the ocean.

• It was far enough from the British for warning.

• It had a large population.

• It was a popular tourist destination.

Who won the Battle of Yorktown?

• British

• Americans

• French

• Germans

What did the Battle of Yorktown make the British realize?

• The Americans would not go down easily

• The cost of war was not worth it to keep the colonies

• The war was worth it and the revolution must be stopped

• The French were not going to join in the war