Key American victories (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What years did the War of Independence span?
What years did the War of Independence span?
1775-83
What was the main British strategy at Saratoga in 1777?
What was the main British strategy at Saratoga in 1777?
Divide the American colonies
When did General Burgoyne launch his attack from Montreal?
When did General Burgoyne launch his attack from Montreal?
20 June 1777
What slowed Burgoyne's advance at Saratoga?
What slowed Burgoyne's advance at Saratoga?
Difficult forest terrain
When did the Battle of Bemis Heights occur?
When did the Battle of Bemis Heights occur?
17 October 1777
What was the most important consequence of Saratoga?
What was the most important consequence of Saratoga?
France entered war as US ally
What did Saratoga prove to European powers?
What did Saratoga prove to European powers?
Americans could beat British forces
Where did Cornwallis concentrate his forces in August 1781?
Where did Cornwallis concentrate his forces in August 1781?
Yorktown, Virginia
When did the French fleet defeat the British Royal Navy?
When did the French fleet defeat the British Royal Navy?
5 September 1781
When did American and French forces attack Yorktown?
When did American and French forces attack Yorktown?
28 September 1781
When did Cornwallis surrender at Yorktown?
When did Cornwallis surrender at Yorktown?
19 October 1781
When did British Parliament vote to end the war?
When did British Parliament vote to end the war?
27 February 1782
What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill in June 1775?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill in June 1775?
British victory with heavy losses