The Revolutionary War - Madison S

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  1. 2. Arguably the bloodiest battle of the American Revolution. British forces marched up Bunker Hill towards the Continental Army. Running low on ammo, the Continental Army had to retreat.
  2. 7. In attempt to stop General Howe from expanding northwards, George Washington led an army to intercept the British. The Continental Army was caught off guard and had to retreat, allowing the British to capture Philadelphia.
  3. 8. British general who worked with Richard Howe to capture New York and isolate New England from the rest of the colonies.
  4. 10. Had a trained and powerful army, strong government, and loyalist support.
  5. 11. The British attempted to keep the ______ on their side, hoping they would be able to convince Native Americans and slaves to fight for them as well.
  6. 12. The leader of the Continental Army. He led the army into battle, outplaying the British with his strategy and inspiring the colonists to keep fighting.
  7. 13. British general who attempted to meet Howe in New York to capture it. He was instead trapped by the Continental Army and forced to surrender.
  8. 15. George Washington was a valuable and strong general of the Continental Army. He used strategies that prevented the Army from being eliminated by the British.
  9. 16. The British attempted to capture New York and separate New England from the other states. Due to a lack of organization and training, the Continental Army was forced to retreat. Many members of the Continental Army disbanded afterwards.
  10. 17. The colonists knew the terrain they were figthing on better than the British.
  11. 18. Had less troops, less military experience, and was disorganized.
  12. 19. Was battling in unfamiliar terrain, isolated from their homeland, and had poor leadership.
  13. 20. British general who led the British to victory during the Battle of Bunker Hill.
  14. 21. An agreement between the French and Americans that stated the French would aid the colonists until they gained independence from Great Britain.
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  1. 1. Attempted to isolate New England by capturing New York. When that failed, they stayed near the coast so they could utilize their navy.
  2. 3. Was familiar with the terrain, had strong leadership, and had motivated soldiers.
  3. 4. British General Burgoyne attempted to lead his troops into New York to assist General Howe's troops in isolating New England. The Continental Army managed to ambush Burgoyne's troops and force him to surrender. The British then decided they would stay closer to the coastline during battles so they can use their navy in battle.
  4. 5. Continental Army General who ambushed General Burgoyne's army at the Battle of Saratoga, forcing Burgoyne to surrender.
  5. 6. Utilized the terrain, which was unfamiliar to the British. They also communicated with newspapers and verbal information.
  6. 9. George Washington led 2,400 soldiers across the Delaware River and into Trenton to unleash a surprise attack on the British. After capturing over 900 British soldiers, the army marched into Princeton, New Jersey to seal their victory.
  7. 14. The British had to receive supplies and orders from their mother country overseas, which was over 3,000 miles away.