Revolutionary War: The Battle of Yorktown

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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~12 mins
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Revolutionary War: The Battle of Yorktown

Subject: HistoryGrade: 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 colonies against the British. It marked a turning point in the American Revolution and led to the eventual independence of the United States.

The battle involved American and French forces working together to trap the British army under General Cornwallis. The siege lasted several weeks, during which the British forces faced shortages of supplies and reinforcements.

The surrender at Yorktown effectively ended major fighting in the colonies and paved the way for peace negotiations.

1.
Explain why the Battle of Yorktown was significant in the American Revolution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the roles of the American and French forces in the victory at Yorktown. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
3.
Outline the sequence of events that led to Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the reasons why the British surrendered at Yorktown. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Compare how different sources might describe the significance of Yorktown. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
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Write a brief summary of the importance of Yorktown in the American Revolution. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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