(6) ABC Ch. 9 Practice 2

What is a turning point?

• A point where a significant change occurs

• A point where nothing changes

• A point that is irrelevant

• A point that is always positive

In which year did the Battle of Saratoga take place?

Why was the victory at the Battle of Saratoga especially important?

• It marked a turning point in the American Revolution by securing French support for the Americans.

• It was the first major defeat of the British forces in the American Revolution.

• It led to the signing of the Treaty of Paris, ending the American Revolution.

• It resulted in the capture of a significant number of British troops.

What advantage did the Americans have in the Battle of Saratoga?

• Superior numbers

• Better leadership

• Knowledge of the terrain

• Foreign alliances

What was the location where Washington decided to have his troops spend the winter after the victory at Saratoga?

• Valley Forge

• Philadelphia

• Trenton

• Yorktown

Who was the immigrant baker that volunteered to bake bread for the army at Valley Forge?

• Christopher Ludwick

• Paul Revere

• Betsy Ross

• Martha Washington

Who recommended Baron von Steuben to Washington?

• Baron von Steuben was recommended to Washington by Benjamin Franklin.

• Baron von Steuben was recommended to Washington by Thomas Jefferson.

• Baron von Steuben was recommended to Washington by John Adams.

• Baron von Steuben was recommended to Washington by Alexander Hamilton.

The outcome of the Battle of Yorktown was:

• The British won the battle.

• The battle ended in a stalemate.

• The Americans won the battle.

• The French took control of Yorktown.

True or False: The French navy provided a blockade that prevented British ships from coming to Cornwallis' rescue at Yorktown.

• True

• False

What did the British general do after surrendering at Yorktown?

• He returned to Britain.

• He was imprisoned.

• He negotiated a peace treaty.

• He continued fighting elsewhere.