Question

part c: as you read chapter 4 section 3, write answers to the questions about each of the revolutionary war battles listed below.

	new york	trenton	philadelphia	saratoga
why did they win?
what were the important results?

Explanation:

The Battle of New York (1776): The British won. They had a much - larger and better - equipped army. The result was the British occupation of New York City, which they held for much of the war, giving them a strategic base.
The Battle of Trenton (1776): The Americans won. George Washington led a surprise attack on Hessian mercenaries on Christmas night. This victory boosted American morale and gave new life to the Patriot cause.
The capture of Philadelphia (1777): The British won. They outmaneuvered the American forces. The result was the temporary loss of the American capital, but the Continental Army remained intact.
The Battle of Saratoga (1777): The Americans won. The American forces were able to surround and defeat the British. This victory was a turning - point in the war, leading to French alliance with the Americans.

Answer:

New York - Who won: British; Why did they win: Larger and better - equipped army; What were the important results: British occupation of New York City as a strategic base.
Trenton - Who won: Americans; Why did they win: Surprise attack; What were the important results: Boosted American morale.
Philadelphia - Who won: British; Why did they win: Outmaneuvered American forces; What were the important results: Temporary loss of American capital, but army remained intact.
Saratoga - Who won: Americans; Why did they win: Surrounded and defeated British; What were the important results: Turning - point, led to French alliance.