Guided Reading 6-4

Who commanded the British army at Yorktown, Virginia?

Charles Cornwallis commanded the British army.

When did Charles Cornwallis surrender?

Charles Cornwallis surrendered on October 19, 1781.

In 1780 George Washington camped North waiting to attack whose army?

George Washington camped North of NYC to attack the British army base.

In 1780 George Washington camped North of?

George Washington camped North of New York City.

Why did Washington decide to attack the British at Yorktown?

George Washington decided to attack the British at Yorktown because it was supposed to be a secret.

Who said farewell to his officers in Manhattan on December 4, 1783?

George Washington said farewell to his officers on December 4, 1783.

Who represented the United States in the Paris peace talks?

Benjamin Franklin, John Jay and John Adams all represented the United States.

What did the British have to transport thousands of miles?

The British had to move troops and supplies across and ocean.

What did the British have difficulty controlling?

The British had trouble controlling the American countryside once they've occupied the cities.

What decision did the British make after the Patriot victory at Yorktown?

The British sent delegates to Paris to work out a treaty.

What three groups would meet for the attack?

The three groups were: Lafayette's Troops, Washington's Troops and Rochambeau's Troops.

What two countries contributed to American Victory?

The two countries were the British and French.

Influenced by the American and french revolutions, who led the fight for independence for Saint Dominque?

Toussaint L'Ouverture, an enslaved African,

By the end of September, how many American and French troops had trapped how many British and Hessian troops?

The 14000 American and French troops stood against 8000 British and Hessian troops.

Why were American soldiers angry with Congress after the British surrendered?

The American soldiers were angry because many of those soldiers believed that they were owed pay from the congress.

Where could the Americans fish after the treaty?

The Americans could fish water off coast of nearby, Canada.

What did Washington do after he resigned from the army?

Washington returned home to Mount Vernon, Virginia.

How did Washington end the threat of American soldiers refusing to disband?

Washington urged congress to meet their demands. The Congress then agreed.