Yorktown

Multiple Choice

Why was the confrontation at Yorktown considered a critical turning point in the American Revolution?

• It was the first battle of the war

• It led to the surrender of British forces

• It resulted in the loss of New York

• It marked the beginning of French involvement

Open Ended

How did Washington and Rochambeau use deception to gain an advantage over the British?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions was essential to the success of the siege at Yorktown?

• British reinforcements arrived

• French fleet blocked Chesapeake Bay

• Cornwallis escaped by sea

• American forces retreated

Fill in the Blank

American and French forces surrounded Yorktown by land while the French navy ___ the sea.

Fill in the Blank

On October 19, 1781, Cornwallis surrendered roughly ___ soldiers to Washington.

Open Ended

What questions do you still have about the events at Yorktown or the impact of the American victory?