Question

questions 3 - 8 are about major events of the revolutionary war. write the letter for the description from the answer banks next to the correct event.
answer bank
a) the continental army nearly starved but got some valuable training
b) a surprise victory that gave the patriots hope
c) the turning point: after this, france entered the war on the colonies side

1. battle of trenton
2. battle of saratoga
3. winter at valley forge

answer bank
a) the official end to the war
b) the french helped the americans trap the british and win the battle
c) black soldiers helped to defeat the british

1. battle of cowpens
2. battle of yorktown
3. treaty of paris

Explanation:

• Battle of Trenton: In this battle, the Patriots launched a surprise attack on Hessian troops (who were German mercenaries fighting for the British). This surprise victory was a morale - booster for the Patriots who had faced a series of setbacks. So it matches with option B (a surprise victory that gave the Patriots hope).
• Battle of Saratoga: This was a crucial battle. The American victory convinced France that the Americans had a real chance of winning the war. As a result, France entered the war on the American (colonies') side. So it matches with option C (the turning point; after this, France entered the war on the colonies’ side).
• Winter at Valley Forge: The Continental army endured a harsh winter at Valley Forge. They faced shortages of food and supplies (nearly starved) but also received valuable training from Baron von Steuben. So it matches with option A (the Continental army nearly starved but got some valuable training).
• Battle of Cowpens: In this battle, Black soldiers played a significant role in helping to defeat the British. So it matches with option C (Black soldiers helped to defeat the British).
• Battle of Yorktown: The French navy helped to trap the British army by sea, while the American and French armies trapped them on land. This led to the British surrender. So it matches with option B (the French helped the Americans trap the British and win the battle).
• Treaty of Paris: This treaty officially ended the Revolutionary War. So it matches with option A (the official end to the war).

Answer:

1. B. a surprise victory that gave the Patriots hope
2. C. the turning point; after this, France entered the war on the colonies’ side
3. A. the Continental army nearly starved but got some valuable training
4. C. Black soldiers helped to defeat the British
5. B. the French helped the Americans trap the British and win the battle
6. A. the official end to the war