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Vocabulary & Concepts: The Battle of Yorktown

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet focuses on key vocabulary and concepts related to the Battle of Yorktown, helping students understand its significance in the American Revolution.

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#History
#History
#Revolutionary War
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Yorktown
#Define key terms related to the Battle of Yorktown
#Explain the significance of Yorktown in the American Revolution
#Compare different perspectives on the importance of Yorktown

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Vocabulary & Concepts: 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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Key Vocabulary and Concepts

Source A: Excerpt from a Revolutionary War historian

'The Siege of Yorktown in 1781 marked the decisive victory that effectively ended the American Revolution. The combined Franco-American forces surrounded the British, leading to their surrender. This event is often seen as the turning point that secured American independence.'

Provenance: Excerpt from a history textbook written for high school students, published in 2015.

1.
Define the term 'siege' as used in the context of the Battle of Yorktown. (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Explain why the Battle of Yorktown is considered a turning point in the American Revolution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the roles played by France and the American colonists in the victory at Yorktown. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Outline the significance of the Franco-American alliance in the victory at Yorktown. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyze how the outcome of Yorktown influenced the future of the United States. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Write a brief explanation of the terms 'surrender' and 'siege' as they relate to the Battle of Yorktown. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Compare the perspectives of British and American sources on the significance of Yorktown. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
8.
Explain the importance of the Battle of Yorktown in the context of the American Revolution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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