Battle of Yorktown Quiz

What made the Battle of Yorktown important?

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

• It was the first time the Spanish helped the British.

• It was the first battle of the American Revolution.

• The British won and almost made the Americans give up.

Who led the British troops at Yorktown?

• Charles Cornwallis

• Nathanael Greene

• Robert E. Lee

• George Washington

When did the British surrender at Yorktown?

• July 4, 1776

• September 3, 1783

• October 19, 1781

• December 16, 1773

Which country helped the Americans by defeating the British Navy?

• The Netherlands

• Spain

• France

• Germany

What did the southern Continental Army do before the Battle of Yorktown?

• They played no role.

• They forced the British to retreat to the coast.

• They defeated the British Navy.

• They guarded prisoners after the battle.

What happened in Britain after the Yorktown surrender?

• All of the above.

• The British Prime Minister resigned.

• They realized the war was too costly.

• They thought they might lose the war.

True or False: George Washington agreed to all British surrender terms.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• Maybe

• Not sure

How long did the Battle of Yorktown last?

• Two months

• Twenty days

• Three days

• One day

Which French officer became a Major General in the U.S. Army?

• Marquis de La Fayette

• Nathanael Greene

• Horatio Gates

• Richard Montgomery

How many British troops surrendered at Yorktown?

• 8,000

• 900

• 300

• 2,000