Mr. Laubach - APUSH - Key Battles of the Revolutionary War and Advantages and Disadvantages

Guiding Questions:
1. What were the main advantages held by the British forces at the start of the war, and how did these influence their strategy?
2. How did logistical challenges impact the British military operations throughout the conflict?
3. In what ways did the American forces utilize their home turf to counteract British advantages?
4. What role did foreign support, particularly from France, play in the American fight for independence?
5. How did the outcome of the Battles of Lexington and Concord set the stage for the larger conflict that followed?
6. What lessons did the Americans learn from the costly British victory at the Battle of Bunker Hill?
7. How did the Battle of Trenton serve as a turning point for American morale and enlistment?
8. Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered a critical moment in the war, particularly regarding international support?
9. What significance did the Battle of King’s Mountain have in the context of the Southern campaign?
10. How did the Siege of Yorktown ultimately change the trajectory of the Revolutionary War and influence subsequent peace negotiations?