Battle of Yorktown

What is happening in this image?

• The British surrendering at Yorktown

• The Americans surrendering at Yorktown

• George Washington showing off his new horse

• The Battle of Yorktown is about to begin

Which of the following best describes a colony?

• A country that rules itself.

• An area ruled by another country.

• A city with a large population.

• A place where only animals live.

What was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War?

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Lexington

• Battle of Bunker Hill

In which city did the Battle of Yorktown take place?

• Yorktown, Virginia

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Yorktown, South Carolina

Why is the Battle of Yorktown significant in American history?

• It was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War.

• It was the first battle of the Civil War.

• It was the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

• It was the first battle fought in America.

What is the main job of a country's Navy?

• To fight battles at sea

• To protect forests and wildlife

• To build roads and bridges

• To deliver mail across the country

Who was General Charles Cornwallis?

• The leader of the British soldiers at Yorktown.

• The leader of the American soldiers at Yorktown.

• The king of England during the American Revolution.

• A famous inventor from the 1700s.

Which country did Marquis de Lafayette originally come from?

• France

• Spain

• England

• Germany

What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?

• It was a British victory.

• It was an American victory.

• It was a French victory.

• It ended in a draw.

Why was Yorktown a good place to trap British soldiers?

• It was surrounded by mountains.

• It was surrounded by water on three sides.

• It was in the middle of a desert.

• It was a very large city.