Ch. 9 L. 3 - The World Turned Upside Down

Which of the following describes how Von Steuben helped the Continental Army? (3:1)

• He trained the soldiers.

• He was a spy.

• He knew how to build a fort.

• He taught all the soldiers to speak German.

Which two European groups fought against the British with the Americans? (3:1)

• the Dutch and the Germans

• the Italians and the Swiss

• the French and the Spanish

• the French and the Italians

Which of the following BEST describes George Rogers Clark and John Paul Jones? (3:2)

• They worked hard but surrendered at the end.

• They were determined to win.

• They won, but it was not much of a challenge.

• They won with the help of other nations.

What helped Washington defeat the British at Yorktown? (3:3)

• capturing British cannons

• French mercenaries

• hiding his troops in homes

• the arrival of the French navy

What resulted from the American victory at Yorktown? (3:4)

• The American Revolution ended.

• The British strengthened their troops

• The Americans were prepared to win another battle.

• The British continued to move north.

George Rogers Clark captured the British Fort, Fort Vincennes in February 1779, and the Americans then gained control of the Ohio River Valley.

• True

• False

_______________ was a naval hero during the American Revolution. He defeated a British warship just off the coast of Britain.

• Francis Marion

• George Rogers Clark

• John Paul Jones

• Friedrich Von Steuben

• Charles Cornwallis

Who is known as "Swamp Fox" He would attack suddenly then disappear back into the forest and swamps.

• Nathanael Greene

• Francis Marion

• John Paul Jones

• George Rogers Clark

• Charles Cornwallis

In 1783 Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, & John Jay signed this document that officially ended the Revolution.

• Declaration of Independence

• Olive Branch Petition

• Treaty of Paris

• Poor Richard's Almanac

The French sent money, ships, and soldiers to aid the Americans in the war.

• true

• false