2.3 Application by Kaushik Tatta
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- 3. Which battle caught the British offguard as they traveled to New York in an effort to isolate New England from the war?
- 8. Who was the British general during the Battle of Bunker Hill?
- 10. What was an important change to British war strategy that occured after the Battle of Saratoga?
- 12. Who was sent to France in order to negotiate an alliance against the British?
- 13. Which treaty was signed by the French and 13 colonies which aligned the French against the British?
- 15. What proved to be one of the British army's biggest weaknesses, and was one of America's greatest strengths with leaders like Washington?
- 17. What battle was fought in order to prevent the British from isolating New England by capturing New York City?
- 18. Which battle was fought on September 11, 1777, and was resulted in Philadelphia being captured by the British?
- 19. What was the reason that the Continental Army lost the Battle of Long Island?
Down
- 1. Who was the Continental Army general during the Battle of Saratoga, and forced changes in British tactics?
- 2. Who was the leader of the Continental Army, suffered the same conditions as his soldiers, and is best remembered for becoming the first president of the United States?
- 4. What treaty was signed between the United States of America and Great Britain to officially recognize American independence?
- 5. Which battle was fought prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and is considered the bloodiest battle of the Revolutionary War?
- 6. Which battle forced General Cornwallis to surrender, was fought in Virginia, and is considered the last major battle of the Revolutionary War?
- 7. Who did the British try and convince to fight for their side, since they supported the monarchy while living in 13 colonies?
- 9. What proved to be one of the Continental Army's greatest strenghts, especially when fighting in dense forests close to the colonies?
- 11. What was always high for the Continental Army under the leadership of Washington, and really low with the British army under Howe?
- 14. In which area were most British troops concentrated after the Battle of Saratoga?
- 16. Who was British general during the Battle of Long Island as well as the Battle of Brandywine Creek?
- 17. This famous battle took place on December 25, 1776, and is best remembered for when Washington crossed the Delaware River and caught the British by suprise?