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What other action did Charles Cornwallis take to aid the patriots in their fight against Britain?
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What role did Cornwallis play in the American Revolution?
He was the British General who led the Red Coats against the American Patriots.
What is a colonist who fought against Britain in the revolution?
They were called Patriots.
Who led the side against George Washington in the American Revolution?
General Cornwallis of Great Britain
What is the name of people who were against Britain during the American revolution?
Patriots
What was a strength of the patriots during the American Revolution?
The American Colonial patriots were ardent supporters of independence form Great Britain. Against overwhelming odds they held their own against the British Army. Later, France helped the patriots obtain independence from Great Britain.
In the war against britain what advantages and disadvantages did the American patriots have?
The British had more money and more supplies than the Patriots.
He was the British general that was defeated at Yorktown to signify the end and loss of the Revolutionary War?
British Lord and Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis lead the British troops against the combined forces of the American Continental Army troops and the French Army troops in the Siege of Yorktown. Cornwallis asked for capitulation terms on October 17, 1781, negotiations began on October 18th, and the articles of capitulation were signed on October 19. Cornwallis claimed illness and did not attend the ceremony of surrender so Brigadier General Charles O'Hara presented the sword of surrender to Benjamin Lincoln, George Washington's second in command.
Name given to those who fought against Britain in the American Revolution?
Patriots minutemen
What was a patriot during the revolution?
The patriots were soldiers from the American side fighting against Britain.
What difficulties did Cornwallis face there?
Although Cornwallis was politically opposed to the War in the Colonies, he agreed to serve Britain there. Due to confusing orders from his superior officer, General Clinton, and poor leadership decisions, Cornwallis took the blame for the poorly planned military skirmishes against Washington and Lafayette. After the war, Cornwallis and Clinton maintained a war of words in Britain, each blaming the other. Cornwallis, however, maintained the favor of King George III
What did African American Patriots do in the war against Britain?
Because they were given freedom if fought in the war
What is the name of people who were against the britain during the American revolution?
British Empire Loyalists
