Battle Of Yorktown
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Answer these questions to test your knowledge on the battle of yorktown.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Who's idea was it to trap cornwallis?
- A.
Layafette
- B.
George washington
- C.
French
- D.
De rochchambeau
Correct Answer
B. George washington -
- 2.
Where was cornwallis supposed to go?
- A.
Charlestown
- B.
Yorktown
- C.
New York
- D.
Chesapeake
Correct Answer
C. New York -
- 3.
What day did the british surrender?
- A.
October 19, 1781
- B.
October 17,1782
- C.
October 19,1881
- D.
May 15, 1780
Correct Answer
A. October 19, 1781 -
- 4.
Why did cornwallis go to the yorktown penisula?
- A.
He wanted to escape
- B.
He thought supplies would get there
- C.
A boat was coming with supplies
- D.
He liked it there
Correct Answer
B. He thought supplies would get there -
- 5.
_______________ told cornwallis to go to New york
Correct Answer
Sir Henry Clinton - 6.
Who won the battle?
- A.
French
- B.
British
- C.
America
- D.
Tie
Correct Answer
C. America -
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