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After victories against the Continental army, General Cornwallis made a mistake by

A
continuing to fight despite heavy troop losses.
B
moving his remaining troops to an inland fort.
C
allowing General Greene to drive him toward the coast.
D
allowing General Arnold to advise him on tactics.
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American Revolution battles that occurred in Charleston and Camden, South Carolina, were

A
minor victories for the Continental army.
B
minor defeats for the Continental army.
C
major victories for the Continental army.
D
major defeats for the Continental army.
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Which American city was named in honor of a Spanish governor who fought in the American Revolution?

A
Saratoga
B
Camden
C
Galveston
D
Yorktown
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Which of the following geographic features affected the Battle of Yorktown during the American Revolution?

A
Yorktown’s location on a ridge
B
Yorktown’s location in the Adirondack Mountains
C
Yorktown’s location near the Pacific Ocean
D
Yorktown’s location on a peninsula
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What prompted France to sign a formal alliance with the colonies during the American Revolution?

A
Great Britain’s victory at the Battle of Long Island
B
Ben Franklin’s negotiations on behalf of the colonies
C
the formation of the Continental Congress
D
the colonial victory at the Battle of Saratoga
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Benedict Arnold was a successful colonial general who became upset because

A
he thought the colonies were going to lose the American Revolution.
B
John Paul Jones had surrendered to the British navy.
C
General Washington had ordered him to surrender West Point.
D
he did not feel properly rewarded for his achievements.
7

What document marked the end of the American Revolution?

A
the Peace of Lafayette
B
the Treaty of Paris
C
the Surrender of Lord Cornwallis
D
the Declaration of the Rights of Man
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General Rochambeau helped General George Washington by

A
providing supplies for the Battle of Yorktown.
B
attacking General Greene at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse.
C
attacking General Gates at the Battle of Camden.
D
providing French troops for the Battle of Yorktown.
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Which statement best summarizes the development of France’s relationship with the Continental army?

A
France initially did not think the colonists could win, but after victories by the Continental army, it provided aid and signed a formal alliance.
B
France signed a formal alliance with the Continental army and provided aid, but withdrew its aid following colonial losses.
C
France provided aid from the beginning of the war and signed a formal alliance with the Continental army, but did not think the colonists could win.
D
France provided aid to the Continental army from the beginning of the war, but later withdrew the aid before signing a formal alliance.
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Which best summarizes the outcome of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse?

A
Greene’s forces were weakened.
B
Greene’s forces ended the war.
C
Cornwallis’ army was greatly weakened.
D
Cornwallis’ army ended the war.
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Why was it a mistake for General Cornwallis to move his troops to Yorktown?

A
It was in a forest, which made ambushes easy.
B
It was in a river valley, surrounded by colonial army troops.
C
It was on a peninsula and easily surrounded by enemy ships.
D
It was controlled by Spain, an enemy of Great Britain.

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