Battle of Yorktown

Why did the British change their strategy decide to attack in the South?

• They already won all the battles in the North and Mid-Atlantic colonies

• Many colonists in the South were still loyal to the King

• The weather in the South was better

Why did the British General Cornwallis decide to put his troops in Yorktown, Virginia?

• The location near the Chesapeake Bay made it easier to escapte

• The location protected his army from all attacks

• The location near the Chesapeake Bay made it easier to get supplies

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What was a major reason for the American victory at Yorktown?

• Sneak attacks

• Support from the French navy

• Superior weapons

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

• It was the first battle of the Revolutionary War

• It was the turning point battle of the Revolutionary War

• It was the final battle of the Revolutionary War

What was the name of the treaty that ended the Revolutionary War?

• Treaty of Paris

• Declaration of Independence

• Treaty of Yorktown

What was the major significance of the Treaty of Paris?

• Britain declared victory

• Britain recognized the United States as an independent nation

• Britian allowed the colonists to have representatives in Parliament