Magic Treehouse: American Revolution Chapter 9

Towards the end of the war, where were British troops having their most success?

• In the northern states.

• In the southern states.

Frances Marion got the nickname, "The Swamp Fox." Why?

• He built a fort in the swamp and used it to hide

• He used sneaky surprise attacks and escaped through the swamps

• He spent most of his time hunting foxes in the swamp

• He always wore a fox mask while leading his troops

What was NOT a reason the Continental Army was able to defeat the British at the Battle of Yorktown?

• The French helped with ships and soldiers

• The British were trapped by land and sea

• The Continental Army outnumbered the British.

• The British were ambushed during the night.

At the Battle of Yorktown, what did General Washington do to show he was happy when he saw French ships coming to support him?

• Sang his favorite childhood song.

• Jumped up and down and waved his hat.

• Fired his musket into the air.

• Danced along the watchtower.

What was the name of the British commander who lost at the Battle of Yorktown?

• General Washington

• General Howe

• General Cornwallis

• General Clinton

On October 17th, 1881, a drummer boy marched out from the British side. What did he have in his hand that signaled surrender?

• A Union Jack flag

• A letter from the general

• A peace pipe

• On A white handkerchief

After the Battle of Yorktown and their surrender, what did the British troops do before leaving the battlefield?

• Shook hands with the American troops

• Burned their remaining supplies

• Played a song called “The World Turned Upside Down”

• Took an oath of allegiance to the Continental Army

After the British surrendered, peace talks began in Paris. About how long did the peace talks last?

• One week

• 6 months

• 2 years

In December 1783, General Washington said farewell to his officers. As he shook hands and embraced them, he began to—

• Laugh heartily and tell stories from the war

• Hand out medals of honor

• Weep openly and silently

• Recite the Declaration of Independence

After General George Washington returned home from the war in 1783, he would soon have to leave again. Why?

• He was sent to negotiate a treaty with France.

• He was asked to lead a new military campaign.

• He was chosen to be the first President of the United States.

• He went west to explore new territories.