The American Revolution · 1763 – 1783
Key Battles & Turning Points
The military struggle from Lexington and Concord to the victory at Yorktown.
Key Questions
- 1Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered the turning point?
- 2What hardships did soldiers face at Valley Forge?
- 3How did geography influence the outcome of the war?
Common Core State Standards
C3: D2.His.1.3-5C3: D2.Geo.2.3-5
Grade: 5th Grade
Subject: Early American History
Unit: The American Revolution
Period: 1763 – 1783
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