Revolutionary War: Yorktown and Chesapeake

What was the significance of the Patriot victory at Yorktown?

• It was a minor skirmish with little impact.

• It made American independence inevitable.

• It was the first battle where the Patriots fought alone.

• It marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War.

What was George Washington's initial military strategy?

• To attack the British in Virginia.

• To retake New York with a major offensive.

• To focus solely on naval battles.

• To negotiate peace with the British.

How did the French Navy contribute to the Patriot cause?

• By providing ground troops for the battle.

• By matching the British naval power at sea.

• By supplying weapons to the Patriots.

• By negotiating with the British for peace.

What was the outcome of the battle of the Chesapeake?

• The French fleet was destroyed.

• The British fleet was forced to retreat.

• The battle ended in a stalemate.

• The British gained control of Chesapeake Bay.

What was the impact of the British retreat from Chesapeake Bay?

• It had no significant impact on the war.

• It allowed the British to regroup and attack again.

• It resulted in the British Southern Army's defeat at Yorktown.

• It led to the British capturing New York.