VS.5cd

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The American victory at Yorktown was important because--

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it resulted in the surrender of the British army.

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The British army surrendered to American forces in 1781 at -

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Yorktown.

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In what state did the Battle of Yorktown take place?

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Virginia

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The Battle of Yorktown was the last major battle between the _____

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Continental Army and the British

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During the Revolutionary War, the capital of Virginia moved from Williamsburg to ___________ .

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Richmond

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Which of the following was NOT a reason for moving the capital from Williamsburg to Richmond?
It increased the distance from attack by the British.
The population was moving westward.
It was a more central location.

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It was the headquarters for the Continental Army.

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Which of the following was a reason for moving the capital of Virginia to Richmond?
- The population of Richmond was shrinking.
- Richmond was closer to the coast.
- Williamsburg was burned by British troops.
- Richmond was farther away from possible British attack.

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Richmond was farther away from possible British attack.

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VS.5c - Which characteristic completes section C in the Venn Diagram? Options: forced to leave Virginia, supported freedom from England, paid for stealing gunpowder from colonists, supported British rule in America

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supported freedom from England

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VS.5a - Which statement about these two Virginians is probably true? Options: only one led soldiers in the colonies, they took opposite sides during the American Revolution, only one paid taxes in the colonies, they had different opinions about slavery

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they took opposite sides during the American Revolution

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The following is NOT a reason why the capital moved from Williamsburg to Richmond: The population was moving westward for more opportunities. Richmond was a more central location. Their was salt in their water. Moving to Richmond increased the distance from the sea and possible attack by the British.

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Their was salt in their water