VS.5cd

The American victory at Yorktown was important because--

• it convinced the French to fight with the Americans.

• the colonists gained control of Philadelphia.

• the Americans were able to capture needed weapons and supplies.

• it resulted in the surrender of the British army.

The British army surrendered to American forces in 1781 at -

• Philadelphia.

• Saratoga.

• Williamsburg.

• Yorktown.

In what state did the Battle of Yorktown take place?

• Virginia

• New York

• Pennsylvania

• Massachusetts

The Battle of Yorktown was the last major battle between the _____.

• Continental Army and the British

• Continental Army and the French

• Continental Army and the Indians

• Continental Army and the Americans

During the Revolutionary War, the capital of Virginia moved from Williamsburg to ___________ .

• Richmond
• Chesterfield
• Lynchburg
• Jamestown

Which of the following was NOT a reason for moving the capital from Williamsburg to Richmond?

• It increased the distance from attack by the British.

• It was the headquarters for the Continental Army.

• The population was moving westward.

• It was a more central location.

Which of the following was a reason for moving the capital of Virginia to Richmond?

• The population of Richmond was shrinking.

• Richmond was closer to the coast.

• Williamsburg was burned by British troops.

• Richmond was farther away from possible British attack.

VS.5c - Which characteristic completes section C in the Venn Diagram?

• forced to leave Virginia

• supported freedom from England

• paid for stealing gunpowder form colonists

• supported British rule in America

VS.5a - Which statement about these two Virginians is probably true?

• only one led soldiers in the colonies

• they took opposite sides during the American Revolution

• only one paid taxes in the colonies

• they had different opinions about slavery

The following is NOT a reason why the capital moved from Williamsburg to Richmond

• The population was moving westward for more opportunities.

• Richmond was a more central location

• Their was salt in their water

• Moving to Richmond increased the distance from the sea and possible attack by the British