Question

Match the battle with the description. 1. Washington surprised the Hessians on Christmas night. Trenton 2. Washington made a skillful escape with his army; Nathan Hale was executed. Charleston 3. This was the turning point of the war. New York City 4. Americans lost almost their entire southern army; this was the greatest defeat of the war. Saratoga 5. Gates's hastily-assembled new southern army fell apart. Camden

Answer 1

Trenton:Washington surprised the Hessians on Christmas night.New York City:Washington made a skillful escape with his army; Nathan Hale was also executed.Saratoga:This was where the turning point happened. The British lost this Battle.Charleston:Americans lost almost their entire southern army; this was also the greatest defeat of the war.Camden:Gates's hastily-assembled new southern army fell apart. The US lost this battle.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. Trenton-Washington surprised the Hessians on Christmas night: On the Christmas night Washington and his army crossed the Delaware River and they captured two-thirds of the Hessians forces which boosted the Continental´s army morale.
2. Charleston- Americans lost almost their entire southern army; this was the greatest defeat of the war: It was a major victory of the British after they turned their attention towards the American Southern Colonies.
3. New York City- Washington made a skillful escape with his army; Nathan Hale was executed: Washington evacuated the entire army to Manhattan while the British were preparing in for a siege.
4. Saratoga- This was the turning point of the war: It was a decisive victory to the American forces over the British. It was a turning point because it won for the Americans the foreign assistance, a key element needed for victory.
5. Camden- Gates´ hastily-assembled new southern army fell apart: Gates was best known for his victory in Saratoga but the defeat on this battle helped to strength the British hold on the Carolinas after the capture of Charleston.

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