American Revolutionary War Strategies and Contributions

What was the British plan for Lord Cornwallis's troops after their fleet arrived at Chesapeake Bay?

• Attack New York.

• Move to Yorktown and wait for the British fleet.

• Retreat to the sea.

• Join forces with Lafayette.

What was the combined strategy of the American and French forces to defeat the British at Yorktown?

• Attack New York City.

• Surround the British by land and sea.

• Wait for the British to run out of supplies.

• Launch a surprise attack from the north.

How did General Washington deceive the British about the true target of his army's march?

• By spreading rumors of an attack on Philadelphia.

• By pretending to attack New York.

• By sending false maps to British spies.

• By having his troops wear British uniforms.

How many warships and troops did the French fleet bring to Chesapeake Bay?

• 20 warships and 2,000 troops

• 32 warships and 3,000 troops

• 40 warships and 4,000 troops

• 25 warships and 2,500 troops

What was the result of the naval battle between the French and British fleets in Chesapeake Bay?

• The British fleet successfully broke through the French blockade.

• The French fleet was defeated and forced to retreat.

• The British fleet was forced to retreat, leaving Cornwallis without naval support.

• The battle ended in a stalemate with no clear victor.

What was James Armistead's main contribution to the American forces during the Yorktown campaign?

• He led a charge against British fortifications.

• He provided crucial intelligence through spying.

• He negotiated a surrender with General Cornwallis.

• He supplied the American troops with food and ammunition.

What was the main strategy of the American and French forces during the siege of Yorktown?

• A direct frontal assault on British defenses.

• Digging trenches to gradually encircle the British and cut off their supplies.

• Luring the British into an open field battle.

• Waiting for British reinforcements to arrive before attacking.

What factors significantly weakened the British forces during the Siege of Yorktown?

• Abundant food supplies and strong fortifications.

• Lack of fresh water and food, along with disease.

• Superior British naval support and reinforcements.

• A surprise attack by the American and French forces.

How did the British leadership treat the enslaved soldiers fighting for them during the Siege of Yorktown?

• They were given full military honors and equal treatment.

• They were sent out to fend for themselves due to dwindling supplies.

• They were immediately granted freedom for their service.

• They were integrated into the regular British army with promotions.

What was George Washington's decision regarding the enslaved people who had fought for the British after the Battle of Yorktown?

• They were immediately granted their freedom.

• They were allowed to join the American army as free men.

• They were to be returned to their former owners.

• They were offered land and resources to start new lives.