Revolutionary War Battles Quiz

During the winter of 1776-77, the Continental Army suffered terribly at their winter camp in Valley Forge. What Prussian-born general trained the colonists how to better fight and survive in battle?

Baron von Steuben

What battle is famous for being a Pyrrhic victory for the British (where the British won, but lost a third of their military in the process)?

Bunker Hill

Who is the anchor of CNN 10?

Carl Azuz

After realizing the war in the north not going well, moved to the South and fought here. This battle gave the British a stronghold in the Southern Colonies.

Charleston

Why was it so important that Washington avoided being captured at the Battle of Long Island

Had he been captured the war effort was over

What is the name of your Social Studies teacher?

Mrs. Houchin

What is Mrs. Houchin's room number?

122

Even though the colonists lost, Washington's retreat at the Battle of __________________ kept the war movement alive.

Long Island

After what battle did the French decide to join the Americans in their fight against the British?

Saratoga

At what battle do the French and American generals "trick" the British in New York, and travel south to trap the larger half of the British army?

The Battle of Yorktown

On the early morning of December 26, 1776, Washington launched a surprise attack upon a group of German Hessians at the Battle of ______________.

Trenton

Soldiers were freezing, had frost bite, had no clothes or uniforms, people were deserting (leaving the military), and morale was low

Valley Forge

What Battle ends the Revolutionary War?

Yorktown