Revolutionary War Battles

What made the Battle of Yorktown significant?

• It was the first battle of the American Revolution
• It was the first battle of the American Civil War
• English Sarah was there
• It was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War

Who was the general in charge of the British troops at Yorktown?

• Benedict Arnold
• Charles Barkley
• George Washington
• Charles Cornwallis

What country helped the Americans to win the  battle by defeating the British Navy and preventing the arrival of reinforcements?

• Spain
• Germany
• New England
• France

What treaty ended the American Revolution?

• Treaty of Pennsylvania
• Treaty of Pillows
• Treaty of Phildelphia
• Treaty of Paris

Following the battles at Lexington and Concord, where did the Americans surround the British?

• New York City
• Boston
• Philadelphia

Where was the Battle of Bunker Hill fought?

• Bunker Hill

• Breed's Hill

• Boston Hill

• Mount Vernon

Who was chosen to lead the first army of the United States?

• General Howe

• King George III

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

Why did the colonists back down from the British when they were winning the battle?

• The were scared they would lose

• George Washington told the colonists to back down.

• They were running out of ammunition

What city did the Continental Congress convene in?

• New York City

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Charleston

Define militia.

• Well trained Continental soldiers

• Well trained British soldiers

• Volunteer British soldiers

• Volunteer Patriot soldiers