Turning Point of American Revolution Quiz Part 2

According to the video, what greatly benefited the American army?

• Superior numbers

• Training and discipline provided by the French

• Better weapons

• More experienced leadership

After failing to crush the rebellion in New England, where did the British turn their attention?

• The Middle Colonies

• The Southern Colonies

• The Western Territories

• Canada

In what year did a joint Franco-American land and sea campaign force the British to surrender in Yorktown, Virginia?

• 1779

• 1780

• 1781

• 1782

What prevented British reinforcement or evacuation at Yorktown?

• A storm

• A Patriot blockade on land

• A French fleet

• A lack of supplies

What did the siege of Yorktown practically mark the end of?

• The French and Indian War

• The War of 1812

• The American Revolution

• The establishment of the United States

How many years later did Britain recognize the United States of America at the Treaty of Paris?

• One year

• Two years

• Three years

• Four years

Which country was the first to achieve independence from the British colonial empire?

• Canada

• India

• The United States of America

• Australia

Who became the first American president?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

What other conflict did Britain enter into with the U.S. about 30 years later?

• The Civil War

• The War of 1812

• The Revolutionary War again

• The French and Indian War again

Besides eliminating formal nobility, what other radical change is mentioned regarding inheritance rights after the American Revolution?

• Only the oldest son could inherit property.

• Daughters and widows were recognized with equal inheritance rights.

• Property was divided equally among all citizens.

• The government controlled all inheritance.