Question

question 14 of 20
which statement best completes the timeline of events in the revolutionary war?
the patriots defend a weapons storehouse.
the patriots win their first battle and morale is raised.
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washingtons soldiers endure a harsh winter.
a french fleet blocks british reinforcements.
the battles of lexington and concord
the battle of trenton
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winter at valley forge
the battle of yorktown
a. the battle of bunker hill: the british launched an offensive attack at breeds hill.
b. the battle of quebec: all patriot forces are forced to pull out of canada.
c. the battle of kings mountain: the patriots first use the \hit - and - run\ tactic.
d. the battle of saratoga: the british are forced to abandon the northern strategy.

Explanation:

The Battles of Lexington and Concord (1775) were early events. The Battle of Trenton (1776) was a Patriot victory. The Battle of Saratoga (1777) was a crucial turning - point. After Saratoga, the British had to change their northern strategy. Winter at Valley Forge (1777 - 1778) came after Saratoga. The Battle of Yorktown (1781) was near the end of the war.

• Option A: The Battle of Bunker Hill (1775) was before the Battle of Trenton.
• Option B: The Battle of Quebec (1775 - 1776) was also before the Battle of Trenton.
• Option C: The Battle of Kings Mountain (1780) was after the Winter at Valley Forge.

Answer:

D. The Battle of Saratoga: The British are forced to abandon the northern strategy.