Foreign Leaders
Which foreign leader helped train the soliders of the Continental Army?
What is Baron Von Steuben.
Which commanding officer led the British during the Battle of Yorktown?
General Cornwallis
Which war did the Treaty of Paris of 1783 end?
The American Revolution
What was the Olive Branch Petition?
letter sent to King George III in an attempt to avoid war
Which foreign leader was known as the "Father of the American Cavalry?"
What is Casimir Pulaski.
What was the turning point that led France to openly support the American rebels?
the surrender of the British forces at the Battle of Saratoga
What was the main reason Britain decided to scale back its military operations in North America?
The defeat at the Battle of Yorktown and the widening of the war.
What is the definition of a traitor?
a person who works against his or her country
Which foreign leaders was known as the most brilliant combat engineers?
What is Tadeusz Kosciuszko.
What was one major difference between General Clinton and General Cornwallis?
Clinton believed more British forces were needed, while Cornwallis was ready to use available resources.
Who were the American negotiators involved in the peace talks with Great Britain?
Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay
Which was NOT a decision made by the 2nd Continental Congress?
The Declaration of Independence was written.
This foreign leader was never a member of the Continental Army but he was one of the best friends of the cause for American independence.
What is Bernardo De Galvez.
Why did Cornwallis choose Yorktown as his defensible position?
it was the location where the Royal Navy vessels could reach them
What was one of the key points agreed upon in the preliminary treaty between the United States and Great Britain?
Great Britain recognized the United States as free, independent, and self-governing states
What were TWO important decisions made by the Second Continental Congress?
they formed the Continental Army
George Washington was elected as Commander in Chief
What was the effect/outcome of having all of these foreign leaders support the Continental Army?
What is they supported the army, leading to their success of defeating the British.
Why did Cornwallis not attend the surrender ceremonies on October 19th?
he declared himself indisposed due to the humiliation
What was one of the outcomes of the Treaty of Paris for Great Britain?
Britain kept control of Canada and took back the Bahamas.
What was one of the main arguments in the Declaration of Independence?
People are born with "unalienable rights" that cannot be taken away.