Turning Points in the War

Question 1

Which of the following geographic features affected the Battle of Yorktown during the American Revolution?

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Yorktown’s location on a peninsula

Question 2

Which countries became allies of the colonists during the American Revolution?

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France and Spain

Question 3

What document marked the end of the American Revolution?

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the Treaty of Paris

Question 4

Which best summarizes the outcome of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse?

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Cornwallis’ army was greatly weakened.

Question 5

What ended the Battle of Yorktown?

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The British army began running out of food, so Cornwallis surrendered.

Question 6

What prompted France to sign a formal alliance with the colonies during the American Revolution?

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the colonial victory at the Battle of Saratoga

Question 7

General Rochambeau helped General George Washington by

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providing French troops for the Battle of Yorktown.

Question 8

Why did colonial naval victories inspire colonists during the American Revolution?

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The Continental navy was smaller than Britain’s navy.

Question 9

Why was it a mistake for General Cornwallis to move his troops to Yorktown?

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It was on a peninsula and easily surrounded by enemy ships.

Question 10

How did John Paul Jones respond when asked to surrender during his battle with the HMS Serapis?

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He replied, “I have not yet begun to fight!”

Turning Points in the War Answers