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Which word has a connotation of extreme celebration?
Trap
Huzzah
Dignified
Defeat
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Which phrase shows the battle was intense?
"The trap could now be set"
"The ground was shaking violently"
"The trap could now be set"
"Famous for being calm and dignified"
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Why was it important that the French Navy defeated the British Navy?
It forced Cornwallis to surrender immediately
France just wanted to
It made Washington’s army more powerful
It prevented Cornwallis from escaping
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What effect did Washington and the French troops racing south have on the battle?
It gave the British more time to prepare their defenses
It helped the British get reinforcements from New York
It allowed Washington to catch Cornwallis by surprise
It caused Washington’s troops to become too tired to fight
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Which phrase best describes the setting of the final battle?
A quiet and peaceful town
A battlefield filled with destruction and chaos
An open sea with battling ships
A crowded city with many civilians
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What emotion is shown by “jumped up and down”?
Fear
Anger
Confusion
Excitement
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What stopped Cornwallis from escaping?
The French ships blocked the bay
His soldiers refused to fight
The British Navy never arrived
The American soldiers surrounded him
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Which statement explains why Cornwallis was forced to surrender?
He was waiting for help that never arrived
His men wanted to fight in New York
He was outnumbered but still had plenty of supplies
He believed the American troops would show mercy
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What is the meaning of the word "brutally" in the phrase "brutally terrorizing area residents"?
Gently and kindly
Quickly and efficiently
Harshly and violently
Secretly and quietly
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Why did Washington silence his cheering troops?
He believed history would honor them
He didn’t think they had won yet
He wanted to surrender instead
He wanted them to stay focused
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baam
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What event caused Washington to celebrate?
The American army reached Yorktown
British reinforcements never came
The French ships sailed to help the Americans
The American army reached Yorktown
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Which theme is reinforced by Washington’s command, “Let history huzzah for you”?
History always remembers the losing side more than the other
A leader should let others take credit for success
It is important to remain humble even in victory
Winning a battle means celebrating immediately
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