The Battle of Yorktown Quiz

Who was the American commander at the Battle of Yorktown?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

What was a key strategy used by the American and French forces to defeat the British at Yorktown?

• Cavalry charges

• Guerrilla warfare

• Naval blockade

• Tunnel warfare

How did the French allies contribute to the victory at the Battle of Yorktown?

• Providing financial support only

• Sending troops and a naval fleet

• Offering diplomatic support to gain more allies

• Training American soldiers

Who was the British commander who surrendered at Yorktown?

• William Howe

• Henry Clinton

• Charles Cornwallis

• John Burgoyne

What was the impact of the Battle of Yorktown on the American Revolution?

• It was a minor victory with little impact

• It led to the start of the American Revolution

• It was the final battle that led to American independence

• It caused the British to gain control over the colonies

What role did Marquis de Lafayette play in the American Revolution.

• He was a British spy

• He led the French naval fleet that cut off the retreat of the British at Yorktown.

• He was a Frenchmen who volunteered in the Continental Army, and used his money and influence to support the Patriots.

• He negotiated the surrender of British forces

When did the Battle of Yorktown take place?

• 1776

• 1781

• 1789

• 1801

Where did the Battle of Yorktown happen?

• New York

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

• Pennsylvania

What treaty was signed after the American Revolutionary War, which officially ended the war?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Utrecht

Which of the following was NOT a tactic used by the American and French forces during the Battle of Yorktown?

• Siege warfare

• Naval blockade

• Heavy artillery bombardment

• Large scale cavalry charges