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Analyzing the Battle of Yorktown

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  • Why did Cornwallis expect help from New York?
    Washington’s army was weak
    The British Navy was nearby
    He had sent a message asking for reinforcements.
    The French were retreating
  • Which statement explains why Cornwallis was forced to surrender?
    He was outnumbered but still had plenty of supplies
    He was waiting for help that never arrived
    His men wanted to fight in New York
    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
    History always remembers the losing side more than the other
    A leader should let others take credit for success
    Winning a battle means celebrating immediately
  • What emotion is shown by “jumped up and down”?
    Fear
    Confusion
    Excitement
    Anger
  • Why was it important that the French Navy defeated the British Navy?
    France just wanted to
    It made Washington’s army more powerful
    It forced Cornwallis to surrender immediately
    It prevented Cornwallis from escaping
  • What is the meaning of the word "brutally" in the phrase "brutally terrorizing area residents"?
    Secretly and quietly
    Quickly and efficiently
    Harshly and violently
    Gently and kindly
  • Which emotion is emphasized in the description of Cornwallis’s army before surrendering?
    Confidence
    Relief
    Desperation
    Excitement
  • Why did Washington silence his cheering troops?
    He believed history would honor them
    He wanted to surrender instead
    He wanted them to stay focused
    He didn’t think they had won yet
  • Which word has a connotation of extreme celebration?
    Trap
    Defeat
    Dignified
    Huzzah
  • What effect did Washington and the French troops racing south have on the battle?
    It allowed Washington to catch Cornwallis by surprise
    It gave the British more time to prepare their defenses
    It helped the British get reinforcements from New York
    It caused Washington’s troops to become too tired to fight
  • Which statement best describes why Washington was so excited when he heard about the French ships?
    He wanted to sail with the French Navy to another battle
    He thought the French ships would attack British forces
    He knew Cornwallis would be trapped and couldn’t escape
    He realized the war was officially over at that moment
  • Which phrase best describes the setting of the final battle?
    A quiet and peaceful town
    A battlefield filled with destruction and chaos
    A crowded city with many civilians
    An open sea with battling ships
  • What stopped Cornwallis from escaping?
    His soldiers refused to fight
    The American soldiers surrounded him
    The French ships blocked the bay
    The British Navy never arrived
  • Which phrase shows the battle was intense?
    "The trap could now be set"
    "The ground was shaking violently"
    "Famous for being calm and dignified"
    "The trap could now be set"
  • What event caused Washington to celebrate?
    The French ships sailed to help the Americans
    The American army reached Yorktown
    British reinforcements never came
    The American army reached Yorktown
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