The End of the American Revolution at Yorktown

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What state was the battle of Yorktown fought in? Options: Maryland, England, Virginia, Mexico

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Virginia

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Who was the British commander at Yorktown?

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Charles Cornwallis

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Which foreign troops helped defeat British forces at Yorktown?

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French

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The Battle of Yorktown was fought at land and sea.

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True

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Which fleet trapped Cornwallis on the Yorktown Peninsula blocking their escape route? Options: British, French, American, Spanish

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French

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What do you call an attempt to force surrender by blocking the movement of people or goods into or out of a place? This was what happened at Yorktown.

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Siege

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Which American Generals helped to push Cornwallis towards Yorktown? Options: Generals Lafayette and Anthony Wayne, General Washington and Benedict Arnold, Clinton and Trump, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

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Generals Lafayette and Anthony Wayne

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How many troops did the American and French troops have combined?

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15000

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How long did the entire battle and siege of Yorktown last?

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20 days

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How many British troops surrendered in Yorktown?

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8000