Unit 4 Lesson 11 - From Valley Forge to Yorktown

Multiple Choice

Which vocabulary word describes a group of soldiers that should be copied or imitated by others?

• model company

• recruit

• foraging

• bayonet

As we read Chapter 6 today, take notes on the changes that the Continental Army made after Valley Forge. How did each change help to make them more successful against the British?

List 3 ways the Continental Army changed after the winter at Valley Forge and explain how each change help them to win the war.

Open Ended

What European country joined the Continental Army to fight the British, and how did their help influence the outcome of the war?

Multiple Choice

What was one major reason the French involvement was crucial to the Continental Army’s success after Valley Forge?

• They provided organized military support

• They supplied food and clothing

• They negotiated peace with Britain

• They trained the British army

Multiple Choice

Which foreign military leader played a significant role in training the Continental Army at Valley Forge?

• Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben

• Lord Cornwallis

• Marquis de Lafayette

• George Washington

Open Ended

How might the war have ended if the French had not joined it?

Fill in the Blanks

The winter at

Forge was a turning point for the Continental Army.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the impact of French involvement on the outcome of the war?

• It provided crucial military support to the Continental Army.

• It delayed the end of the war.

• It caused internal conflict among the colonists.

• It had little effect on the war's outcome.

Multiple Select

Select all the factors that contributed to the improvement of the Continental Army after Valley Forge.

• Von Steuben's training

• French military support

• Improved morale

• British surrender

Open Ended

How did von Steuben’s arrival change the Continental Army’s readiness?

Open Ended

What can you infer about the soldiers’ mindset after surviving the winter at Valley Forge?

Multiple Select

Based on the description of the British surrender at Yorktown, which emotions might British soldiers have experienced during the surrender?

• Pride

• Relief

• Shame

• Anger

Open Ended

What does Washington's use of fake messages and troop movement reveal about his leadership style?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why making inferences from historical texts is important when studying events like the Revolutionary War?

• It helps us memorize dates and names.

• It allows us to understand the motivations and experiences of people involved.

• It makes reading faster and easier.

• It is required for passing history tests.

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about the Revolutionary War, what is one new inference you made about the size or scope of the war?