Battle of Yorktown Quiz

When did the Battle of Yorktown take place?

• September 28, 1781, to October 19, 1781

• July 4, 1776

• June 6, 1944

• December 7, 1941

Where did the Battle of Yorktown occur?

• Yorktown, Virginia, USA

• Boston, Massachusetts, USA

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

• Charleston, South Carolina, USA

Who was the American General during the Battle of Yorktown?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

Who was the British General during the Battle of Yorktown?

• General Cornwallis

• General Howe

• General Burgoyne

• General Clinton

What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?

• The American forces won the battle

• The British forces won the battle

• The battle ended in a draw

• The battle was inconclusive

Which country provided naval support to the American forces during the Battle of Yorktown?

• France

• Spain

• England

• Netherlands

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown in the American Revolutionary War?

• It marked the end of the war

• It was the first major victory for the American forces

• It led to the signing of the Treaty of Paris

• It resulted in the capture of General Cornwallis