Battles of Revolutionary War

Significance of Battle of New York?

British claimed New York, which they had for the rest of the war

In which battle did Washington cross the frozen Delaware River and launch a surprise attack on Hessians?

Battle of Trenton

Significance of Battle of Princeton?

Boosted the confidence of the Continental Army and the American public’s support for freedom

Significance of Battle of Brandywine?

British claimed Philadelphia, which was where Congress was, leading them to flee to Lancaster and then York - Reminded the American public that intelligence (espionage) and good scouting was necessary to win

In which battle did France decide to ally with America and supply them with money and weapons?

Saratoga

Who trained the Continental Army at Valley Forge to become better fighters?

Prussian Baron von Steuben

Why did the British decide to move their cause to the South?

They had not claimed any state in the North and they thought there were many Loyalists in the South that wanted British rule

Significance of Battle of Yorktown

British surrendered