Key American victories (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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War of Independence dates
War of Independence dates
1775-83
Two decisive American victories (with dates)
Two decisive American victories (with dates)
Saratoga (1777) & Yorktown (1781)
British strategy at Saratoga
British strategy at Saratoga
Split American colonies by controlling New York
British invasion leader at Saratoga
British invasion leader at Saratoga
General Burgoyne
Battle of Bemis Heights date
Battle of Bemis Heights date
17 October 1777
Saratoga significance for British
Saratoga significance for British
First major British army to surrender
Saratoga's impact on France
Saratoga's impact on France
Entered war as America's ally
British commander at Yorktown
British commander at Yorktown
General Cornwallis
French fleet victory date (near NY)
French fleet victory date (near NY)
5 September 1781
Cornwallis surrender date
Cornwallis surrender date
19 October 1781
Parliament vote to end war date
Parliament vote to end war date
27 February 1782
Number of British surrendered at Saratoga
Number of British surrendered at Saratoga
About 5000
Yorktown location
Yorktown location
Virginia
French alliance provisions
French alliance provisions
Naval power, military supplies, troops