Key American victories (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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Which two battles were decisive American victories in the War of Independence?
Which two battles were decisive American victories in the War of Independence?
Saratoga (1777) & Yorktown (1781)
What was the British objective in their invasion plan at Saratoga?
What was the British objective in their invasion plan at Saratoga?
Control New York state & split colonies
Who led the main British invasion force at Saratoga?
Who led the main British invasion force at Saratoga?
General Burgoyne
On what date was the Battle of Bemis Heights fought?
On what date was the Battle of Bemis Heights fought?
17 October 1777
Why was Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga historically significant?
Why was Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga historically significant?
First major British army to surrender
What was the most important diplomatic consequence of the Saratoga victory?
What was the most important diplomatic consequence of the Saratoga victory?
France openly entered war as US ally
What strategic error did Cornwallis make in 1781?
What strategic error did Cornwallis make in 1781?
Establishing his base at Yorktown
When did Admiral de Grasse defeat the Royal Navy near New York?
When did Admiral de Grasse defeat the Royal Navy near New York?
5 September 1781
When did Cornwallis surrender at Yorktown?
When did Cornwallis surrender at Yorktown?
19 October 1781
What proved decisive in the American and French victory at Yorktown?
What proved decisive in the American and French victory at Yorktown?
Naval superiority
When did Parliament vote to end hostilities after Yorktown?
When did Parliament vote to end hostilities after Yorktown?
27 February 1782
Which battle in the timeline was a British victory in Pennsylvania?
Which battle in the timeline was a British victory in Pennsylvania?
Battle of Brandywine Creek (Sept 1777)