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.
