BATTLES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Social Studies Survey

Essential Question

Why were certain battles crucial in maintaining or obtaining Colonial morale and keeping to movement toward independence going?

I CAN:

1. Identify 5 important battles of the American Revolution

2. Explain the significance of each event within the overall context of the American Revolution

Battle of Bunker Hill (Breed’s Hill)

June 1775 Charlestown,

Mass. Showed

Colonists they could fight and win against British

Battle of Trenton (Crossing of the Delaware)

December 25-26, 1776

Philadelphia to New Jersey

Inspire Rebel cause and reenlistment; big moral builder

Battle of Saratoga

October 7 & 17, 1777

New YorkTurning point in war; French and Spain decide to join on American side

Winter at Valley Forge December 1777-

June 1778 (20 miles NW of Philly)

Of 10,000 original soldiers, 2500 would die

Harsh winter and low food rations, but influential for uniformity of drilling and marching of troops

Baron Friederich von Steuben

Battle of Yorktown

Sept 28-Oct 19, 1781

Virginia Decisive Battle of

Revolution General Cornwallis

surrenders and the fighting ends

Sept 3, 1783 Treaty of Paris ends war

Nov 24, 1783- last British troops leave NY