Kayley Mahoney

History

9 January, 23:24

What was a significant event for this battle? The battle of Yorktown

-The battle signaled the end of the Revolutionary War.

-Colonists cut down trees to slow Burgoyne's progress to Saratoga where he lost his entire army.

-Washington was defeated twice by a large British army.

-Even though it was the capital city, it did not mean the end of the war. It provided the British with comfortable quarters.

-Washington surprised the Hessians on Christmas Eve while they were celebrating.