Independence and Revolution: The Military

What significant action did George Washington take on December 23, 1783?

• He resigned his commission as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.

• He declared victory in the American Revolution.

• He signed the Treaty of Paris.

• He crossed the Delaware River.

Which event marked the end of fighting in the Revolutionary War?

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The surrender of General Cornwallis at Yorktown

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The crossing of the Delaware River

What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Paris signed on September 3, 1783?

• To establish trade agreements between the U.S. and Britain

• To officially end the Revolutionary War and recognize U.S. independence

• To grant fishing rights to the U.S. off the British-Canadian coast

• To resolve American debt owed to British creditors

What was the strategic significance of Washington's crossing of the Delaware River in December 1776?

• To surprise and defeat the Hessians at Trenton

• To retreat from the British forces

• To negotiate peace with the British

• To secure a new base for the Continental Army

Who was the artist of the painting 'General George Washington Resigning His Commission'?

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

• He was a French nobleman who volunteered to fight with the Patriots.

• He was a British general who surrendered at Yorktown.

• He was a German mercenary hired by the British.

• He was a delegate who signed the Declaration of Independence.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Saratoga in 1777?

• It persuaded the French to join the Patriot cause.

• It resulted in the British capturing New York.

• It led to the signing of the Treaty of Paris.

• It marked the end of the Revolutionary War.