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Who helped to train George Washington's Army?
Friedrich von Steuben
Where did Washington corner Cornwall with a surprise attack?
George Washington surprised Cornwall in Yorktown, VA.
General O'Hara marched his army through Yorktown and surrendered to George Washington's Army. What did the British Army need to do as part of the surrender process?
The British Army needed to march through Yorktown and accept defeat.
What was part of the surrender process for the British Army?
The British Army was required to surrender their guns.
Why didn't the Continental Army understand Friedrich's commands?
He only spoke broken English. Most of his commands were given in German.
How did Washington eliminate Cornwall's power in the Battle of Yorktown?
Washington drove (forced out) his ships out of the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay which were loaded with ammunition and war supplies.
What did the British Army view as they walked down the town streets of Yorktown, VA after their defeat?
The British Army viewed the Continental Army on one side of the street and the French Army on the other side of the street as they surrendered.
How did the British Government view the loss of the War at Yorktown?
The British Government couldn't replace any lost (wounded soldiers) due to a losing battle so they decided to take the loss. They couldn't spend more money on replacing soldiers.
What are the 3 military training tactics that Friedrich von Steuben used to train the Continental Army?
He trained them how to march, trained model companies how to train others, and he trained the soldiers how to use their bayonets.
When the Battle of Yorktown started, Washington ordered his troops to continue on with battle through ______________ and _______________.
Washington ordered his troops to continue on with battle against Cornwall and his troops through the DAY and NIGHT.
What happened on September 1783?
The British signed the Peace Treaty of Paris in Paris, France.
Who became Washington's top general during the Revolutionary War?
General Lafayette became George Washington's top general during the Revolutionary War.
Who was considered a "nobleman" in the eyes of the King of France? What does a nobleman do for a monarch?
Marquis de Lafayette was considered a nobleman in the eyes of the King of France. He didn't want him going to America to help with the fight against the British Army. A nobleman is responsible for helping to provide governance and military service to his country.