End of the War

What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?

• Cornwallis surrendered, ending the war.

• The warships were lost in a fierce storm.

• Washington withdrew rather than risk his army.

• Washington's troops barely escaped alive.

Which one of these is an advantage or reason that helped the American patriots defeat Great Britain in the American Revolution War? (Check ALL that apply)

• They used guerrilla tactics

• got help from French soldiers thanks to Benjamin Franklin

• strong leadership from men like George Washington

• They had help from the Hessians.

The ___ officially ended the Revolutionary War.

• King George III

• Treaty of Paris

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

What name was given to American colonists who sided with Great Britain during the American Revolution?

• Loyalist

• Patriot

• Rebel 

• American

Colonists that opposed British rule were called

• Patriots

• Loyalists

At what battle did Daniel Morgan split his army into 2 parts, tricking the British into thinking they were retreating, and instead attacking with the Continental Army's 2nd rank?

• Battle of Charleston

• Battle of Cowpens

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Lexington

How were the battles fought in the south different from the battles fought in the north?

• In the South, Loyalists didn't help the British.

• In the South, the Continental Army used "hit and run" tactics.

• In the North, the British got tons of help from the Loyalists.

Why did the British want to move battles to the South?

• The weather was warmer and better for fighting.

• The Continental Army was less familiar with the landscape there.

• More Loyalists were there and might provide help to the British.

The Swamp Fox's real name was

• Charles Pinckney

• Francis Marion

• Andrew Pickens

• Thomas Sumter

What is GUERILLA WARFARE?

• using muskets

• deciding not to fight

• sneak attacks performed by small units of men.