Revolutionary War: The Battle of Chesapeake and Yorktown

What was the significance of the Patriot victory at Yorktown?

• It was the first battle involving the French army.

• It was the moment independence became inevitable.

• It marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War.

• It was a minor skirmish with little impact.

How did the French navy contribute to the Patriots' efforts?

• By negotiating peace with the British.

• By supplying weapons and ammunition.

• By providing ground troops for the battle.

• By matching the British at sea.

What was Comte de Rochambeau's strategy to trap the British forces?

• To attack New York directly.

• To cut off the British from the sea in Virginia.

• To negotiate a truce with the British.

• To retreat and regroup in the north.

What advantage did the French fleet have over the British during the battle at Chesapeake Bay?

• They had the element of surprise.

• They had superior artillery.

• They had better trained soldiers.

• They had more ships than the British.

What was the outcome of the naval battle at Chesapeake Bay?

• The British fleet captured the French ships.

• The French fleet was forced to retreat.

• The British fleet retreated, abandoning the Southern Army.

• The battle ended in a stalemate.