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What is the meaning of the word "brutally" in the phrase "brutally terrorizing area residents"?
Harshly and violently
Gently and kindly
Quickly and efficiently
Secretly and quietly
Which phrase best describes the setting of the final battle?
An open sea with battling ships
A battlefield filled with destruction and chaos
A quiet and peaceful town
A crowded city with many civilians
Why was it important that the French Navy defeated the British Navy?
It made Washington’s army more powerful
It prevented Cornwallis from escaping
France just wanted to
It forced Cornwallis to surrender immediately
What effect did Washington and the French troops racing south have on the battle?
It caused Washington’s troops to become too tired to fight
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
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
Which sentence best describes the theme of this passage?
The strongest army always wins in the end
Victory in war requires careful planning and teamwork
War is unpredictable and cannot be controlled
Leadership is more important than strategy in a battle
Which theme is reinforced by Washington’s command, “Let history huzzah for you”?
It is important to remain humble even in victory
Winning a battle means celebrating immediately
A leader should let others take credit for success
History always remembers the losing side more than the other
Which word has a connotation of extreme celebration?
Defeat
Huzzah
Trap
Dignified
Which emotion is emphasized in the description of Cornwallis’s army before surrendering?
Relief
Confidence
Excitement
Desperation
Which statement best describes why Washington was so excited when he heard about the French ships?
He knew Cornwallis would be trapped and couldn’t escape
He realized the war was officially over at that moment
He thought the French ships would attack British forces
He wanted to sail with the French Navy to another battle
Why did Cornwallis expect help from New York?
The British Navy was nearby
He had sent a message asking for reinforcements.
Washington’s army was weak
The French were retreating
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
What event caused Washington to celebrate?
The American army reached Yorktown
The French ships sailed to help the Americans
British reinforcements never came
The American army reached Yorktown
What emotion is shown by “jumped up and down”?
Anger
Excitement
Confusion
Fear
Why did Washington silence his cheering troops?
He wanted to surrender instead
He didn’t think they had won yet
He wanted them to stay focused
He believed history would honor them
Which phrase shows the battle was intense?
"The ground was shaking violently"
"The trap could now be set"
"Famous for being calm and dignified"
"The trap could now be set"
