The Siege of Yorktown: Hamilton's Charge at Redoubt Ten

1. What was Alexander Hamilton's job before he led men into battle?

2. Why did Hamilton order his soldiers not to fire their muskets during the attack?

3. What were the two small British forts called that the allied soldiers needed to capture?

4. How many soldiers did Hamilton lead in the charge against Redoubt Ten?

5. What happened to the British soldiers inside Redoubt Ten after Hamilton's men climbed over the wall?