Key Battles of Revolutionary War

Terms in this set (16)

"Shot heard round the world"

Lexington and Concord

The first shot of the Revolutionary War was fired in _____.

In Lexington and Concord, the British were looking for ____.

suspected troublemakers and to destroy military weapons.

After the battles of Lexington and Concord, ______ was named the Commander-in-Chief of the army.

George Washington

The Battle of Bunker Hill showed the American troops that they could stand up to the ___ and would need allies.

The Battle of _________ is known as the turning point of the war for the Americans.

Because of the victory at Saratoga, the colonists gained the support of the _______.

After leaving New York, the British focused on South Carolina hoping to find a large number of ___.

The battle at ________ showed the cooperation of the regular Continental Army and militia.

_______ was the final battle of the Revolutionary War.

Ben Franklin, John Jay and John Adams negotiated the ______ which ended the war.

Treaty of Paris

A friend and supporter during wartime.

Which two battles were fought in South Carolina?

Cowpens, Charleston

The Battles of Lexington and Concord are also known as ...

the Shot heard 'round the world.

In Charleston the British _____ the city.

surrounding and attacking, in a way to keep supplies and people from coming in or out.

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