Narrator's Reflections on War and Promises

Narrator's Reflections on War and Promises

Assessment

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History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The transcript covers a series of events during a war, including strategic discussions, battle scenes, and a retreat. It provides an update on the war's progress, highlighting General Cornwallis's movements and eventual entrenchment at Yorktown, Virginia. The narrative concludes with Cornwallis's surrender and a reflection on the war's sacrifices and outcomes, expressing hope for the new nation's future.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial strategy discussed to gain an advantage over the enemy?

To retreat and regroup

To negotiate a truce

To reform and wheel right

To attack from the rear

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the confrontation, what does one character claim about his sons?

They were not involved in the war

They were not brave

They were better men

They were captured by the enemy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event does the letter to Charlotte describe?

The capture of a key fort

The arrival of reinforcements

The signing of a peace treaty

The retreat of General Cornwallis

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did George Washington manage to surround Cornwallis?

By cutting off supply lines

By negotiating with local forces

By escaping undetected from the north

By launching a surprise attack

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Cornwallis's reaction to the surrender?

He hid in shame

He negotiated terms

He proudly surrendered his sword

He refused to surrender

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was appointed to surrender Cornwallis's sword?

A captured enemy general

A foreign diplomat

His subordinate

His son

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator hope for the future of the new nation?

That it will become a monarchy

That it will remain isolated

That it will fulfill its promise

That it will expand its territory

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