Yorktown: The Decisive Siege Trivia

Uncover the pivotal moments and key figures of the 1781 Siege of Yorktown, a turning point in American independence.

This is one of 250+ themed trivia packs in Founding Fathers Trivia, the official America 250 trivia game. Each pack has 10 multiple-choice questions, a 20-second timer per question, and an explanation behind every correct answer. Play it free — no signup, no email.

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Sample questions from this pack

• Who led the British forces that surrendered at Yorktown?
• Which European nation was a crucial ally to the Americans at Yorktown?
• In what year did the Siege of Yorktown take place?

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