Chapter 5 lesson 5

 Washington and his troops endured harsh conditions during their winter at Valley Forge.  Which of the following statements was NOT true?

• The troops did not have enough food or warm clothes.

• Fires burnt down the camps.

• Many soldiers died of disease.

How did George Washington raise morale of the Continental army at Valley Forge?

• He had the soldiers build more shelters.

• He got Baron Friedrich von Steuben to train the soldiers.

• He reminded them that General Burgoyne was closing in for victory.

What does it mean to boost morale?

• Make people feel more confident and cheerful

• Make people feel sad and depressed

Was the Battle at Yorktown successful?

• Yes

• No

Why was the Battle at Yorktown successful?

• It was a retreat that allowed time for reinforcements to arrive.

• It was a land and sea operation that trapped the British army.

• It was carried out in secret and enabled the Continental army to escape.

Which country was instrumental in helping the Continental army win the final major battle in the American Revolution?

• England

• France

• Russia

Which leaders in the Continental army were known for using quick attacks that were effective against the British?

• Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold

• George Washington and Charles Lee

• Francis Marian and Nathanael Greene

Which of the following is the best assessment of the Treaty of Paris?

• It was comprehensive in that it announced that the United States was an independent nation and set its borders.

• It was controversial because there were more American officials than British officials at the signing.

• It was overdue because it was signed long after the Battle of Yorktown and took a long time to negotiate.

– to get back, regain

• Peninsula

• Negotiate

• Recover

• Reinforcement

– a piece of land almost surrounded by water, but still attached to the mainland

• Peninsula

• Negotiate

• Recover

• Reinforcement