Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was a significant part of a campaign in which region of the United States?
The Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War
Who won the battle of Lexington and Concord?
What major European nation decided to support the American cause after this win?
France
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
When was the Treaty of Paris signed?
1783
What major event took place on October 19, 1781, at Yorktown, ending the American Revolutionary War?
The surrender of General Cornwallis
What year did this battle take place?
1775
What did the Saratoga victory do for the American Revolution?
It boosted Americans' hope to win, it got them more allies, and helped them win the war.
Who was the American general who led the Continental Army to victory at the Battle of Yorktown?
General George Washington
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Whats a Loyalist?
A colonist that supported England and king George and opposed independence.
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Yorktown is located in which modern-day U.S. state?
Virginia
In addition to Paul Revere, this other rider helped spread the warning to colonial militias during the midnight ride.
William Dawes
What year did the Americans have their victory at the Battle of Saratoga?
He was a British royal governor of Massachusetts
Thomas Gage
Whats a Patriot?
A colonist that is strongly opposed to British rule and want "American" independence.
What British general commanded the British troops at the Battle of Yorktown?
General Charles Cornwallis
Where did this battle take place?
Massachusettes
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Which British general had to throw in the towel at Saratoga?
John Burgoyne
He said “The regulars are coming out.”.
Paul Revere
What was the Boston tea party?
To protest the British Parliament's tax on tea. "No taxation without representation."
What treaty officially ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized the United States as an independent nation?
The Treaty of Paris of 1783
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The first shot fired in the Battle of Lexington and Concord is often referred to as this.
The shot heard round the world
Who was the American general who played an important role in the American win at the Battle of Saratoga?
General Benedict Arnold
Who was George Washington's vice president?
John Adams
What were British soldiers called?