Battle of Yorktown

Where is Yorktown located?

• Virginia

• North Carolina

• Maryland

• Pennsylvania

Who led the American troops?

• General Cornwallis

• George Washington

• General Clinton

• Admiral de Grasse

Why did the French fleet block the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay?

• They ran out of fuel

• They got lost and anchored the ships in search of help

• They prevented Cornwallis from receiving supplies from the British navy.

• They wanted to enjoy the scenery

George Washington and the Continental Army teamed up with what European troops?

• German

• African

• Russian

• French

The U.S. and French troops cornered Cornwallis in Yorktown which forced Cornwallis to ___________________.

• win the war

• surrender and lose the war

When did the Revolutionary War end?

• July 4, 1776

• October 17, 2021

• January 25, 2021

• October 17, 1781

The Treaty of Paris was a signed document that stated ______________________.

• that everyone has the right to vote.

• Britain recognized the United States to be an independent nation.

• everyone deserves pizza and ice cream.

The US and French troops cornered Cornwallis in Yorktown.

What is the meaning of the word, cornered?

• trapped

• gave him directions

• spotted