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Causes and Consequences of the Battle of Yorktown

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes leading to the Battle of Yorktown and its consequences for the American Revolution. It encourages students to analyse historical events and their impacts.

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#History
#History
#Revolutionary War
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Yorktown
#Explain the causes that led to the Battle of Yorktown
#Compare the different factors that contributed to the American victory
#Analyse the consequences of Yorktown for the American Revolution

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Causes and Consequences of the Battle of Yorktown

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Yorktown

The Battle of Yorktown took place in 1781 and was a decisive victory for the American forces, supported by the French. It marked the end of major fighting in the American Revolution and led to the Treaty of Paris. The victory was influenced by several causes, including military strategies, alliances, and political factors.

1.
Outline the main causes that led to the Battle of Yorktown. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the roles of the French and American forces in the victory at Yorktown. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
B

Causes Leading to Yorktown

Several factors contributed to the Battle of Yorktown, including the alliance with France, British strategic mistakes, and the resilience of American forces. These causes created the conditions for a decisive victory that ended the war.

1.
Explain how the French alliance influenced the outcome of Yorktown. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse the impact of British strategic mistakes on the outcome of Yorktown. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Consequences of Yorktown

The victory at Yorktown had far-reaching consequences, including the end of British control in the colonies, increased American independence, and a shift in global power dynamics. It marked a turning point in the American Revolution.

1.
Explain the short-term consequences of Yorktown for the American colonies. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the global impacts of the Yorktown victory with its effects on American independence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
D

Reflection and Critical Thinking

Consider how the causes of Yorktown were interconnected and led to the outcome. Think about the roles of different countries and strategies involved.

1.
Write a brief explanation of how the alliance between France and the American colonies contributed to the success at Yorktown. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse the importance of Yorktown in the broader context of the American Revolution. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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1/1/2026
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