Virginia Studies 4th Grade Yorktown

Who was the commander of the British forces during the Battle of Yorktown?

• Colonel Banastre Tarleton

• Admiral Horatio Nelson

• General Charles Cornwallis

• General George Washington

Which French general played a crucial role in supporting the American forces at Yorktown?

• General Napoleon Bonaparte

• General Charles de Gaulle

• General Louis XIV

• General Comte de Rochambeau

What year did the Battle of Yorktown take place?

• 1799

• 1805

• 1776

• 1781

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown in the American Revolutionary War?

• The Battle of Yorktown was significant as it led to a decisive victory for the American and French forces, effectively ending the American Revolutionary War.

• The Battle of Yorktown was a minor skirmish with no historical significance.

• The Battle of Yorktown resulted in a victory for the British forces.

• The Battle of Yorktown had no impact on the outcome of the American Revolutionary War.

Which American general led the Continental Army in the Battle of Yorktown?

• General Robert E. Lee

• General George Washington

• General Douglas MacArthur

• General Ulysses S. Grant

What strategy did General Washington use to trap the British forces at Yorktown?

• Requested reinforcements from the British forces

• Combined strategy with French forces to surround the British at Yorktown

• Surrendered to the British forces

• Launched a direct frontal assault on the British forces

What role did the French Navy play in the Battle of Yorktown?

• Surrendered to the British forces

• Provided medical assistance to the British troops

• Engaged in a land battle with the American forces

• Blockaded the British fleet, prevented reinforcements or escape, and provided naval support to ground forces.

How did the Battle of Yorktown end?

• British victory

• Signing of a peace treaty

• French intervention

• Surrender of British General Cornwallis

What impact did the Battle of Yorktown have on the outcome of the American Revolutionary War?

• The Battle of Yorktown resulted in a stalemate between American and British forces

• The Battle of Yorktown had no significant impact on the outcome of the American Revolutionary War

• The Battle of Yorktown led to the surrender of British forces and ultimately contributed to the American victory in the Revolutionary War.

• The Battle of Yorktown led to the British capturing key American territories

What treaty officially ended the American Revolutionary War following the Battle of Yorktown?

• Treaty of Paris of 1783

• Treaty of Madrid

• Treaty of Berlin

• Treaty of London