General Nathaniel Greene Revolutionary War

What was the British strategy after failing to conquer any state in the North?

• To focus on naval battles

• To invade Canada

• To move the war to the South

• To negotiate peace with the Americans

Who was left in charge of the British forces in the South after Clinton returned to New York?

• General Nathanael Greene

• Lord Charles Cornwallis

• Francis Marion

• James Armistead

What was Francis Marion's nickname?

• The Swamp Fox

• The Desert Hawk

• The River Wolf

• The Mountain Lion

What was General Nathanael Greene's strategy in the South?

• To engage in large battles

• To lead Cornwallis on an exhausting chase

• To fortify key cities

• To retreat to the North

How many French troops joined Washington's army in New York?

• 8,000

• 2,000

• 10,000

• 5,000

What was the significance of the French warships at Yorktown?

• They bombarded British positions

• They sealed off the entrance to Chesapeake Bay

• They provided additional troops

• They transported American troops

What tune was played by the British troops during their surrender at Yorktown?

• Rule, Britannia!

• Yankee Doodle

• The World Turned Upside Down

• God Save the King

What was the reaction of Lord North upon hearing about Cornwallis's defeat?

• He ordered a counterattack

• He repeated, 'Oh God! It is all over!'

• He resigned immediately

• He celebrated the victory

What was one of the key outcomes of the Treaty of Paris?

• Great Britain retained control of the Mississippi River

• The United States gained control of Canada

• Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent nation

• The United States returned Florida to Spain

How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world?

• It caused the decline of the British Empire

• It resulted in the unification of Europe

• It inspired revolts against European rule in South America and the Caribbean

• It led to the colonization of Africa