CKLA Unit 7, Chapter 6

What was the role of the Marquis de Lafayette in the American Revolutionary War?

• He volunteered to assist the colonists and became one of Washington's top generals
• He served as a diplomat and negotiated with the British
• He provided financial support to the army
• He led the Continental Army in several key battles

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What was the significance of the winter of 1777 to 1778 for Washington and his men?

• It made them stronger and better prepared for future battles
• It weakened their resolve and led to many desertions
• It had no significant impact on their morale or training
• It forced them to retreat and regroup in a different location

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What training methods were used by von Steuben to improve the Continental Army?

• Hand-to-hand combat techniques
• Cavalry tactics and horseback riding
• Bayonet usage and battlefield advancement
• Artillery and cannon operation

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

What impact did Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin von Steuben have on the Continental Army?

• He improved the army's training and discipline
• He negotiated a peace treaty with the British
• He led the army in several key battles
• He provided financial support to the army

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

What European country joined the Continental Army to fight the British, and how did their help influence the outcome of the war?

• Spain, by sending supplies and reinforcements
• Germany, by training the Continental Army
• France, by providing a strong, organized military
• Italy, by providing financial support

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What was the significance of the surrender of Lord Cornwallis in the context of the American Revolutionary War?

• It demonstrated the strength and determination of the Continental Army
• It led to a peace treaty between the colonies and Great Britain
• It marked the end of the war and the withdrawal of British forces
• It had no significant impact on the outcome of the war

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What improvements were made by the Continental Army in the spring of 1778?

• Increased artillery and cavalry units
• Better food supplies and improved morale
• Improved medical care and field hospitals
• Enhanced communication and intelligence gathering

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What was the role of the French and Continental armies in the surrender of Lord Cornwallis?

• They set up cannons and began firing on the British
• They provided financial support to the Continental Army
• They negotiated a peace treaty with the British
• They led the British army in a slow and solemn march

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What was the main impact of Lafayette's arrival in North America?

• He led the Continental Army in several key battles
• He provided financial support to the army
• He quickly established himself as one of Washington's top generals
• He negotiated a peace treaty with the British

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What was the impact of the French navy's arrival at Yorktown?

• It led to the retreat of the British forces and the capture of New York City
• It had no significant impact on the outcome of the war
• It demonstrated the strength and determination of the Continental Army
• It drove away a convoy of British ships carrying supplies for Cornwallis

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2