Key Battles That Shaped the American Revolution

Mr. Wade discusses three pivotal battles of the American Revolution: Trenton, Saratoga, and Yorktown. He explains how these battles were crucial in shifting the momentum of the war in favor of the American colonists. The Battle of Trenton boosted morale, Saratoga secured French support, and Yorktown led to the British surrender. The video also touches on Benedict Arnold's controversial legacy and his memorial at Saratoga.

What are the three key battles of the American Revolution discussed in the video?

• Fort Sumter, Vicksburg, and Appomattox

• Trenton, Saratoga, and Yorktown

• Bunker Hill, Lexington, and Concord

• Gettysburg, Antietam, and Bull Run

What was the main challenge faced by Washington's army before the Battle of Trenton?

• Inadequate training

• Poor leadership

• Desertion and enlistment expirations

• Lack of weapons

What was the outcome of the Battle of Trenton for the Continental Army?

• They lost half their troops

• They signed a peace treaty

• They captured 900 prisoners

• They retreated to Canada

Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the American Revolution?

• It convinced the French to support the Americans

• It led to the capture of New York

• It resulted in the British surrender

• It ended the war

What strategic error did the British make during the Battle of Saratoga?

• They failed to secure enough supplies

• They attacked during winter

• They underestimated the American forces

• General Howe marched to Philadelphia instead of joining Burgoyne

What was the significance of the French navy's role in the Battle of Yorktown?

• They trained American soldiers

• They captured British generals

• They blocked the British fleet

• They provided food supplies

Who was the British commander at the Battle of Yorktown?

• General Burgoyne

• General Howe

• Lord Cornwallis

• General Clinton

What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?

• The war ended immediately

• Cornwallis surrendered to the American and French forces

• The Americans retreated

• The British won a decisive victory

What was Benedict Arnold's role in the Battle of Saratoga?

• He was captured by the British

• He negotiated peace with the British

• He led a key attack that helped win the battle

• He was a British spy

How is Benedict Arnold memorialized at Saratoga?

• With a statue of him

• With a museum exhibit

• With a plaque detailing his treason

• With a boot monument