Battle of Yorktown Word Scramble (Free Printable + Answer Key)
This Battle of Yorktown word scramble focuses on the decisive final battle of the American Revolution, including military terms like Siege, Artillery, and Cornwallis. It is a perfect complement to any Revolutionary War unit, complete with a free printable and answer key.
Scrambled Words
ONTYWKOR( 8 letters )
ESGIE( 5 letters )
REURDNERS( 9 letters )
IROANSCWLL( 10 letters )
IALCANLE( 8 letters )
AITYRRELL( 9 letters )
NRFAINYT( 8 letters )
RETCHN( 6 letters )
RIGIVINA( 8 letters )
OVIRYCT( 7 letters )
Word List with Definitions
YORKTOWN
A town in Virginia where British General Cornwallis surrendered to American and French forces in 1781, effectively ending the Revolutionary War.
SIEGE
A military tactic in which forces surround and blockade a town or fortress to force its surrender. The Siege of Yorktown lasted about three weeks.
SURRENDER
The act of giving up to an opposing force. Cornwallis's surrender at Yorktown on October 19, 1781, marked the end of major fighting in the Revolution.
CORNWALLIS
General Charles Cornwallis was the British commander who surrendered at Yorktown. His defeat effectively ended British military resistance in America.
ALLIANCE
A formal agreement between nations to cooperate. The French alliance was crucial to American victory, providing troops, ships, and supplies at Yorktown.
ARTILLERY
Large, heavy weapons such as cannons used to bombard enemy positions. American and French artillery battered British defenses throughout the Yorktown siege.
INFANTRY
Soldiers who fight on foot. Infantry troops formed the core of both American and British armies during the Revolutionary War.
TRENCH
A long, narrow ditch dug by soldiers for protection during battle. The American and French forces dug parallel trenches to advance closer to British positions at Yorktown.
VIRGINIA
The colony and state where the Battle of Yorktown took place. Virginia was also home to many of the Revolution's most prominent leaders.
VICTORY
Success in a military battle or war. The American victory at Yorktown secured independence from Britain and shaped the future of the nation.
About Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown, fought in 1781, was the decisive final battle of the American Revolutionary War. American and French forces under General Washington and Comte de Rochambeau besieged British General Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia, forcing a surrender that effectively ended British resistance.
Battle of Yorktown Vocabulary
This puzzle focuses on military vocabulary from the Yorktown campaign, including SIEGE, CORNWALLIS, SURRENDER, ALLIANCE, and ARTILLERY. These terms help students understand both the tactics used and the international cooperation that made American victory possible.
How to Use This Word Scramble in Class
Use this word scramble as part of a lesson on the end of the Revolutionary War. Have students map the positions of American, French, and British forces at Yorktown after completing the puzzle. This spatial understanding reinforces why the siege was so effective.
Printable Battle of Yorktown Word Scramble Worksheet
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