Exploring the French Intervention in the American Revolution

The video covers lesson 10 of the American Revolution unit, focusing on the chapter 'From Valley Forge to Yorktown.' It introduces key vocabulary, discusses the French involvement in the war, and highlights the training of the Continental Army by Von Steuben. The narrative follows the events from Valley Forge to the decisive victory at Yorktown, detailing the British surrender. The role of Marquis de Lafayette is also explored. The lesson concludes with review questions and a vocabulary exercise.

What does the term 'impress' mean in the context of the lesson?

• To force someone into military service

• To decrease interest

• To amaze or cause admiration

• To apply pressure

Which European country aided the Continental Army?

• Spain

• France

• Germany

• Italy

Who trained the Continental Army at Valley Forge?

• Count de Saint-Germain

• Von Steuben

• George Washington

• Marquis de Lafayette

How did the Continental Army improve during the winter at Valley Forge?

• Increased food supplies

• Improved training

• All of the above

• Better clothing

What strategy did Washington use to mislead the British about his plans?

• Spy networks

• Decoy signals

• Fake letters

• False troop movements

What was the outcome of the Siege of Yorktown?

• Stalemate

• British surrender

• Continental retreat

• British victory

What role did the French Navy play at Yorktown?

• Blocked British escape

• Provided additional troops

• Supplied weapons

• None

What treaty officially ended the Revolutionary War?

• Treaty of Madrid

• Treaty of London

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

What was the reaction of British soldiers at their surrender in Yorktown?

• They protested violently

• They celebrated

• They were indifferent

• They were relieved

Why was Lafayette's participation in the war significant?

• He was a paid mercenary

• He was British

• He was a French noble

• He was an experienced general