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Battles of the American Revolution

Explore the significance of 5 important battles in the American Revolution and their impact on Colonial morale and the path to independence. Learn about the Battle of Bunker Hill, Battle of Trenton, Battle of Saratoga, Winter at Valley Forge, and Battle of Yorktown.

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Battles of the American Revolution

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  1. Battles of the American Revolution Social Studies Survey

  2. Essential Question • Why were certain battles crucial in maintaining or obtaining Colonial morale and keeping to movement toward independence going?

  3. I CAN: • Identify 5 important battles of the American Revolution • Explain the significance of each event within the overall context of the American Revolution

  4. Battle of Bunker Hill (Breed’s Hill) • June 1775 • Charlestown, Mass. • Showed Colonists they could fight and win against British

  5. Battle of Trenton (Crossing of the Delaware) • December 25-26, 1776 • Philadelphia to New Jersey • Inspire Rebel cause and reenlistment; big moral builder

  6. Battle of Saratoga • October 7 & 17, 1777 • New York • Turning point in war; French and Spain decide to join on American side

  7. 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

  8. 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

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