Explore key historical figures and events in the 'Master Spy of Yorktown' quiz. Assess knowledge on Marquis de Lafayette's role, challenges faced by his troops, and the impact of spies like James Armistead during the American Revolution. Ideal for students studying American history.
Center of operations
Front battle lines
First-aid stations
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He was a free man and he wanted the name of the commander he so greatly respected.
He wanted a different name so people wouldn't remember that he was a slave.
He liked the sound of Lafayette as a new last name.
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He had always dreamed of commanding an American army.
He wanted to revenge his being exiled from England.
It meant that he would not be left behind to help Washington in Boston.
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Cornwallis was surprised because he thought James had left and sailed to England.
Cornwallis was surprised because he suddenly realized that James had been a spy the whole time.
Cornwallis was surprised because he thought James was only a waiter for his headquarters.
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He never suspect he was a spy, because he didn't think James was smart enough to spy.
He never suspected because James was just a friendly young African-American man who had come to volunteer in exchange for his freedom.
Benedict Arnold was a traitor, and he was probably to lazy to think if James was spying.
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General Washington
Count Rochambeau
Lord Cornwallis
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Arnold knew that Armistead wanted to join the army and this was the only way he could.
Arnold thought he would remain loyal because he wouldn't want his master to be disappointed in him.
Arnold knew that Armistead wanted freedom from slavery.
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A request
An invitation
An announcement
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A group of farmers
A group of lawmakers
A group of soldiers
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Lose it
Help it
Get it
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The British were very good at hiding.
Lafayette did not speak English well.
The Virginians were not very helpful.
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He fought against slavery during the Civil War.
He created many organizations that helped Blacks win their right to vote.
He founded a society called "The Friends of the Blacks", and supported efforts to give equal rights to men of all races.
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Election
Battle
Victory
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Yorktown
England
France
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