Winning Independence

What conditions did Washington's men have to endure at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777? Pick all correct.

• Harsh cold, lack of clothing

• Lack of food, starvation

• Disease

• Training from Von Steuben

True or False?

The country of Spain chose to send aid and supplies to the Patriot Army because Spain wanted to see Great Britain lose power.

• True

• False

Why did Washington's troops at Valley Forge regain confidence in the Spring of 1778?

• More horses were ordered from Holland.

• The weather became warmer and the snow melted.

• Baron Von Steuben began training and gave them pride.

• France sent supplies to Valley Forge

Why was Francis Marion called the "swamp fox"?

• Because he lived in a camp near a swamp

• Because he grew up in South Carolina

• Because he liked to eat alligator

• Because his band of soldeiers were known for quick attacks

Why was Yorktown successful for the Patriot army?

• Because the peninsula flooded and sank British ships

• Because Washington brought fresh troops

• Because it was a land and sea operation that trapped the British army

• Because the British were let down by the Loyalists

What two conditions were determined for the newly formed United States through the peace treaty, the Treaty of Paris? Pick 2

• That America was independent of England.

• That George Washington is now the new king.

• That King George could still rule the United States at a later time.

• The borders were set and agreed upon.

What was the last major battle of the American Revolution?

• Yorktown, VA

• Cowpens, SC

• Monmouth, NJ

• Savannah, GA

What are reinforcements?

• more Loyalists

• more ships

• more people, supplies or weapons

• more money

Which country was instrumental in helping the Continental army win the final major battle of the American Revolution?

• Spain

• France

• Russia

• Prussia

Which Continental leaders were known for using quick attacks that were effective against the British?

• Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold

• Washington and Charles Lee

• Francis Marian and Nathanael Greene

• Marquis de Lafayette and Von Steuben