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Who was Benedict Arnold?
Who was Benedict Arnold?
- A British general who spied on the Patriots
- A Patriot spy who helped win the Battle of Yorktown
- An American general who became a traitor (correct)
- A Loyalist who volunteered to be a spy
Who did James Armistead spy for during the Revolutionary War?
Who did James Armistead spy for during the Revolutionary War?
- General Cornwallis (correct)
- General Lafayette
- Benedict Arnold
- George Washington
What important information did James Armistead give to General Lafayette?
What important information did James Armistead give to General Lafayette?
- Information about the British army's movements (correct)
- Information about the Loyalists' secret meetings
- Information about the Patriots' battle plans
- Information about Benedict Arnold's whereabouts
Which general was in charge of the American troops in Virginia during the Battle of Yorktown?
Which general was in charge of the American troops in Virginia during the Battle of Yorktown?
What marked the end of the main British resistance to American Independence?
What marked the end of the main British resistance to American Independence?
What was the main reason the Articles of Confederation failed to effectively govern the United States?
What was the main reason the Articles of Confederation failed to effectively govern the United States?