Question

Match the battle with the description.

1. Washington surprised the Hessians on Christmas night.
Camden
2. Washington made a skillful escape with his army; Nathan Hale was executed.
Trenton
3. This was the turning point of the war.
Saratoga
4. Americans lost almost their entire southern army; this was the greatest defeat of the war.
New York City
5. Gates's hastily-assembled new southern army fell apart.
Charleston

Answer 1

Here are the battles matched with their descriptions:

1. Washington surprised the Hessians on Christmas night. - **Trenton**
2. Washington made a skillful escape with his army; Nathan Hale was executed. - **New York City**
3. This was the turning point of the war. - **Saratoga**
4. Americans lost almost their entire southern army; this was the greatest defeat of the war. - **Charleston**
5. Gates's hastily-assembled new southern army fell apart. - **Camden**

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