American Revolutionary War Events 1777

These flashcards cover key events and figures from the American Revolutionary War in 1777.

Washington demanded stricter discipline and longer enlistments after his victories at and .

Trenton and Princeton

The continental congress raised the number of lashes for discipline from to .

30 to 100

To encourage enlistment, the continental congress offered cash bonuses and __ to soldiers.

land

By the summer of 1777, Washington's continental army had grown to only __ men.

28,000

General William Howe defeated Washington at the battle of __ on September 11, 1777.

Brandywine

After their victory, the British army occupied __ on September 26, 1777.

Philadelphia

General John Burgoyne's British army invaded northern New York and conquered __ on June 19, 1777.

Fort Ticonderoga

Burgoyne's army faced difficulties in the upper Hudson river valley due to __ in northern New York.

few roads

The continental army under General Horatio Gates outnumbered the British by __ during two battles at Bemus Heights.

2 to 1

Burgoyne surrendered to Horatio Gates at __ on October 17, 1777.

Saratoga