Events in Wars Flashcards
Which battle (April 19, 1775) marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War?
The Battle of Lexington and Concord.
What was the name of the treaty that was signed in 1783 that ended the Revolutionary War?
Treaty of Paris.
Which battle (October 17, 1777) was considered the turning point of the American Revolutionary War?
The Battle of Saratoga.
What was the name of the conflict from 1675 to 1678 between Native American tribes and New England colonists that resulted in significant loss of life on both sides?
King Phillip’s War.
Who was the Native American Leader who formed an Alliance with the British during the American Revolution and fought against American settlers on the frontier?
Pontiac.
Who was the British general who surrendered to American forces at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781, effectively ending the Revolutionary War?
General Charles Cornwallis.
Which treaty in 1763 ended the French and Indian War and resulted in France ceding Canada and all French territory east of the Mississippi River to Britain?
Treaty of Paris.
What was the war fought between 1754 and 1763 that was a major conflict between the British and French over control of North America?
French and Indian War.
What was the name of the conflict between Native American tribes and English settlers in Virginia from 1622 to 1632?
Powhatan Wars.
