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1
Due to George Washington's strategy, Charles Cornwallis was defeated at which battle?
Battle of New York
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Boston
Battle of Chesapeake
2
In which battle did General Cornwallis surrender?
Battle of New York
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Cowpens
Battle of Yorktown
3
What Is the Best Title of This Map?
Battle of Yorktown
Cornwallis Retreat
Battle at the Cape
Chesapeake Bay War
4
What did George Washington do after the war?
He moved to New York.
He ran for political office.
He became a senator.
He returned to Mount Vernon.
5
Which foreign troops helped defeat British forces at Yorktown?
Spanish
African
German
French
6
Although the last significant battle took place in 1781, the treaty ending the war was signed
1781
1800
1787
1783
7
British advantages during the war were: a stronger military, wealth, and a larger population.
False
True
8
Who was the volunteer from France who became Washington's trusted aide?
Friedrich Von Steuben
Marquis de Lafayette
Nathaniel Greene
Ben Franklin
9
Who turned the ragged Continental Army into a more efficient fighting force?
Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Friedrich von Steuben
Juan de Miralles
Casimir Pulaski
10
At least one-half of all American colonists were Loyalists.
False
True
11
On which type of landform is Yorktown located?
penisula
island
isthmus
sandbar
12
Most of the soldiers in the Continental Army signed up for the duration of the war.
True
False
13
John Paul Jones was the founder of the U.S. Army.
True
False
14
The American colonies declared independence from Great Britain in July 1775.
False
True
15
The British recognized the United States as an independent nation in the
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Great Britain
Treaty of the United States
Treaty of America
16
Where did the Patriot forces endure a winter of terrible suffering?
Lexington
Yorktown
Saratoga
Valley Forge
17
What was George Washington's greatest challenge at Valley Forge?
keeping his army together
keeping the British away
keeping his army entertained
keeping his spirits up
18
Based on this map, which country played a major role in the battle?
Canada
France
England
United States