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In 1781, Cornwallis and his troops were set up in Yorktown, because this was a good location for them to get supplies. However, they were surrounded by French and American soldiers. The French navy took control of Chesapeake Bay, cutting off the British supply ships. Cornwallis was trapped and under seize for two weeks. On October 17, 1781, General Cornwallis had no other choice than to surrender.
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∙ 12y agoThe British General,Cornwallis set up a base at Yorktown, located on the peninsula in Chepsapaeke Bay.From there, his army could receive supplies by ship from New York.Washington saw Cornwallis's decision as a golden opportunity.In August 1781, a large French fleet arrived from the West Indies and blocked Chesapeake Bay. These ships prevented the British from receiving supplies-and from escaping.They also allowed Washington to come from the North and trap Cornwallis on the peninsula.Washington had enough men to do this because a large French force led by General Jean Rochambeau had joined his army.
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∙ 11y agoWashington and his troops marched there and met the French, who helped defeat the British and their general... I think Lafayette sent for General de Grasse and de Grasse sailed with a fleet and fended off the British ships (not sure) and so the British had to retreat.
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∙ 12y agoby holding them off until reinforstments got there penus
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Where is the carrier Yorktown located?
The USS Yorktown is in Charleston SC.
Why was the strategy the patriots used at the battle of Yorktown important?
attack
Was it true that general Cornwallis fought to the death when he was trapped at Yorktown by the patriots?
Yes
What was one reason the Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown and the Patriots won the war?
the patriots recieved critical help from french soldiers and sailors
Why did the patriots want to capture Fort Ticonderoga?
for their weapons
Yorktown?
Patriots
Where is the carrier Yorktown located?
The USS Yorktown is in Charleston SC.
What was the patriots' straegy for defeating the british at Yorktown?
The patriots surrounded the Enemy.. (Brits.)
What was the patriots straegy for defeating the british at Yorktown?
The patriots surrounded the Enemy.. (Brits.)
Where did the patriots defeat British here in 1781?
yorktown
Why did the patriots victory at Yorktown end the fighting?
help.
Why was the strategy the patriots used at the battle of Yorktown important?
attack
Who is the mascot for Yorktown High School in Arlington VA?
Patriots
What was the patriots strategy in the south and why did it work in the revolutionary war?
The patriots were going to trap the British and corner them in Yorktown.
What helped George Washington defeat the British at Yorktown?
France helped George Washington defeat the British at Yorktown.
What was the strategy for defeating the british in Yorktown?
The Patriots had some help from the French. This caused the Patriots to have more people to help them.
Who Defeated at Yorktown?
The British fleet that were led by one Lord Cornwallis were defeated at Yorktown. A combined military force from the United States where able to capture the Yorktown.
