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Rev Battles

Military Action in Revolution up thru Saratoga

Question	Answer
Washington's complicated plan of four lines of attack fell apart when the Americans became confused in the fog and one unit delayed by trying to take an old stone house that lay in their path, thus giving the British time to form their line.	Germantown
Washington's troops got started about 3 hours late, but were still able to surprise the enemy and within an hour had rounded up almost a thousand prisoners.	Trenton
In one night, the Americans were able to throw up defenses to protect their artillery in hills overlooking the British.	Boston
Howe showed his tactical expertise by making a feint to attack the Americans at Chad's Ford, while the bulk of the army swung around to a northern ford and were able to come around and attack the American flank.	Brandywine
Washington removed the army in boats across the East River during the night without the British detecting their escape.	New York campaign
The American army grew in size as many militia came in from the countryside on news of their victory in the first battle. The British, of course, received no new reinforcements and the expected help from other British armies never arrived.	Saratoga campaign
Washington's men slipped away in the night and moved around to attack the British in their rear and achieved another victory that helped raise sinking American morale.	Princeton
Putnam neglected to guard against a flanking movement around his left wing and the British came through the Jamaica Pass	New York
Philip Schuyler delayed at Ticonderoga while Montgomery grew impatient and traveled North to besiege Fort St. John's. The British held out for two months and then gave way. Ethan Allen was captured.	Invasion of Canada
Gen. Lee dawdled in coming to Washington's aid and was himself captured on the eve of the battle. Despite this, Washington devised a plan to attack the enemy on Christmas night.	Trenton
Henry Knox traveled to Ticonderoga and back to bring back the artillery Washington needed to go on the offensive against the British	Boston
Using a fleet of small craft, Washington ferried his troops across the river. An early morning fog gave them cover.	New York campaign
Despite having been relieved of command, the American general disobeyed his orders to lead an attack on the British right flank. The British eventually surrendered, leading the French to agree to an alliance with the Americans.	Saratoga campaign
A committee of Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Edward Rutledge met with Admiral Howe in the middle of this battle to discuss peace terms. The Patriots rejected Howe's offer.	New York
Washington withdrew behind Assanpink Creek, but Cornwallis delayed attack because darkness fell. Cornwallis didn't take precautions to make sure Washington didn't flee during the night. Washington left campfires burning and fooled the British.	Princeton
Gen. Burgoyne dragged his artillery up Sugar Loaf Hill and was able to threaten Fort Ticonderoga. The Americans wisely decided to flee and abandon the fort.	Saratoga campaign
The Americans got held up attacking a stone house in which a British advance guard had holed up and Howe had time to rally his men.	Germantown
Washington was facing the loss of many in his army as their enlistments were up at the end of the year, so he decided on a risky attack on the enemy before his army melted away at the end of 1776.	Trenton
Howe was so slow to go on the attack against Washington that the Americans were able to successfully retreat to the north. Meanwhile, a third of the city burned down. The British captured Nathan Hale and hung him as a spy.	New York campaign
The Americans traveled north without good maps and were forced to carry their boats over snowy wilderness and around rapids and falls. Many died from exposure and starvation.	Invasion of Canada
The Americans were confronted by British regiment led by Col. Mawhood who led his men in a brave bayonet attack. Gen. Mercer was captured and the British, thinking he was Washington, bayoneted him to death.	Princeton
The British laboriously traveled through the wilderness under attacks from American militia all the while. The British general needed several wagons for his clothing, food, and wine which didn't help his transport problems.	Saratoga campaign
After his two victories here and at Trenton, Washington considered an attack on the British base of operations at New Brunswick, but gave up the idea because his men were so tired from their night march.	Princeton
Howe set out in an armada of 250 vessels to move his army to the Chesapeake in what became a 6 week voyage that much weakened his men. Meanwhile Washington was mystified as to the British destination until they met in this battle.	Brandywine
Washington decided to attack the section of British stationed at this location. Howe didn't expect an attack and hadn't ordered his men to entrench. He should have remembered how the daring that Washington had shown in New Jersey.	Germantown
Both the British and Americans worked to build their own fleets. The British had pre-fabricated vessels that they were able to use.	Valcour Island
In the middle of a snowstorm, the Americans led a two-pronged assault on the Lower Town of the city, but Montgomery never reached the rendezvous because he was killed as the Americans ran through the town.	Invasion of Canada
Barry St. Leger was forestalled in his movement in the west when a bloody battle at Oriskany inflicted many casualties and when Arnold used a ruse to trick the British into thinking they were vastly outnumbered.	Saratoga campaign
The Americans faced the British across a creek and didn't realize that a British flanking force had moved off to ford the creek to the north and advance on the American right flank.	Brandywine
After the engagement at White Plains, Howe turned to the west and was then able to capture Forts Washington and Lee. The Americans had mistakenly believed that the forts were in no great danger. They learned otherwise.	New York campaign
The Americans occupied strong defensive ground and were able to wait for the British to attack. They did and were severely defeated. Despite being outnumbered, the British attacked 18 days later to worse results.	Saratoga campaign
Sir Guy Carleton and Benedict Arnold faced off here. Although the British won, Arnold had delayed Carleton enough to have the British put off an invasion of America for the following year.	Valcour Island

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