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What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?
- The French won the battle and gained control over Virginia
- The Americans won the battle and it marked the end of the main British resistance to American Independence (correct)
- The British won the battle and gained control over Virginia
- The battle ended in a stalemate with neither side gaining control
Who was James Armistead and what role did he play in the American Revolution?
Who was James Armistead and what role did he play in the American Revolution?
- He was an American general who eventually turned traitor
- He was a Patriot spy who volunteered to be a spy for General Lafayette (correct)
- He was a Patriot spy who volunteered to be a spy for General Cornwallis
- He was a British general who spied on the Patriots
What was the main reason for the failure of the Articles of Confederation?
What was the main reason for the failure of the Articles of Confederation?
- All of the above (correct)
- Each state had its own currency
- The national government did not collect taxes
- Congress needed to pay almost $16 million in debt
Who was in charge of the American troops in Virginia during the Battle of Yorktown?
Who was in charge of the American troops in Virginia during the Battle of Yorktown?
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What was the main reason for the ineffectiveness of the Articles of Confederation?
What was the main reason for the ineffectiveness of the Articles of Confederation?
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Who negotiated on behalf of Americans during the peace talks in Paris that ended the American Revolution?
Who negotiated on behalf of Americans during the peace talks in Paris that ended the American Revolution?
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