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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:. Identify 5 important battles of the American Revolution
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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: • Identify 5 important battles of the American Revolution • 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 York • Turning 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