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WorksheetsMagic Treehouse: American Revolution Chapter 9
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Towards the end of the war, where were British troops having their most success?
In the northern states.
In the southern states.
Frances Marion got the nickname, "The Swamp Fox." Why?
He built a fort in the swamp and used it to hide
He used sneaky surprise attacks and escaped through the swamps
He spent most of his time hunting foxes in the swamp
He always wore a fox mask while leading his troops
What was NOT a reason the Continental Army was able to defeat the British at the Battle of Yorktown?
The French helped with ships and soldiers
The British were trapped by land and sea
The Continental Army outnumbered the British.
The British were ambushed during the night.
At the Battle of Yorktown, what did General Washington do to show he was happy when he saw French ships coming to support him?
Sang his favorite childhood song.
Jumped up and down and waved his hat.
Fired his musket into the air.
Danced along the watchtower.
What was the name of the British commander who lost at the Battle of Yorktown?
General Washington
General Howe
General Cornwallis
General Clinton
On October 17th, 1881, a drummer boy marched out from the British side. What did he have in his hand that signaled surrender?
A Union Jack flag
A letter from the general
A peace pipe
On A white handkerchief
After the Battle of Yorktown and their surrender, what did the British troops do before leaving the battlefield?
Shook hands with the American troops
Burned their remaining supplies
Played a song called “The World Turned Upside Down”
Took an oath of allegiance to the Continental Army
After the British surrendered, peace talks began in Paris. About how long did the peace talks last?
One week
6 months
2 years
In December 1783, General Washington said farewell to his officers. As he shook hands and embraced them, he began to—
Laugh heartily and tell stories from the war
Hand out medals of honor
Weep openly and silently
Recite the Declaration of Independence
After General George Washington returned home from the war in 1783, he would soon have to leave again. Why?
He was sent to negotiate a treaty with France.
He was asked to lead a new military campaign.
He was chosen to be the first President of the United States.
He went west to explore new territories.
