The final stage of the American Revolution

Question 1 of 12

1

How many Native Americans joined forces with the UK during the War of Independence?

Select one of the following:

100,000
None
50,000
8000

Explanation

Question 2 of 12

1

Where was the UK leader Hamilton defeated?

Select one of the following:

Vincennes
Briar Creek
Jonson
Fort Ninety-Six

Explanation

Question 3 of 12

1

Which rebel city in Georgia was captured in January 1779?

Select one of the following:

Savannah
Charlestown
Atlanta
Yorktown

Explanation

Question 4 of 12

1

Which French leader sieged Savannah using the French navy, September 18th - October 16th 1779?

Select one of the following:

D'Estaing
De Grasse
Montcalm
Lafayette

Explanation

Question 5 of 12

1

Which rebel leader surrendered Charleston to the British on 26 December 1779?

Select one of the following:

Lincoln
Gates
Lee
Greene

Explanation

Question 6 of 12

1

Why was the British leader Banastre Tarleton hated by the rebels?

Select one of the following:

He killed prisoners of war
He destroyed farmland
He killed messengers
He killed a favourite rebel leader

Explanation

Question 7 of 12

1

Which groups of Americans usually allied with the British? (Two)

Select one or more of the following:

Those of German origin
Those of Irish origin
Those of Scottish origin
African-American slaves

Explanation

Question 8 of 12

1

Where did Daniel Morgan defeat Banastre Tarleton on January 17th 1781?

Select one or more of the following:

Cowpens
Briar Creek
Yorktown
Camden

Explanation

Question 9 of 12

1

How many men did Cornwallis command at Yorktown?

Select one or more of the following:

7500
8800
6000
9000

Explanation

Question 10 of 12

1

How did Washington prevent Admiral Graves from going to aid Cornwallis at Yorktown with the British navy?

Select one or more of the following:

He feinted an attack on New York
He sent ships to block him
He attacked Charleston to distract him
He pretended to engage in a peace treaty

Explanation

Question 11 of 12

1

Which redoubts did the rebels have to capture to take Yorktown? (Two)

Select one or more of the following:

Nine
Ten
Seven
Twelve
Eight

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A quiz covering the final battles of the American Revolution from 1779 - 1781.

The final stage of the American Revolution

Question 1 of 12

How many Native Americans joined forces with the UK during the War of Independence?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 12

Where was the UK leader Hamilton defeated?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 12

Which rebel city in Georgia was captured in January 1779?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 12

Which French leader sieged Savannah using the French navy, September 18th - October 16th 1779?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 12

Which rebel leader surrendered Charleston to the British on 26 December 1779?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 12

Why was the British leader Banastre Tarleton hated by the rebels?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 12

Which groups of Americans usually allied with the British? (Two)

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 12

Where did Daniel Morgan defeat Banastre Tarleton on January 17th 1781?

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 12

How many men did Cornwallis command at Yorktown?

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Explanation

Question 10 of 12

How did Washington prevent Admiral Graves from going to aid Cornwallis at Yorktown with the British navy?

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 12

Which redoubts did the rebels have to capture to take Yorktown? (Two)

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 12

Why couldn't Cornwallis evacuate from Yorktown?

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Explanation