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The fact that Yorktown was located on a river, enabled the French navy (warships) to prevent British escape by sea. If it had been further inland, the area might not have been as well explored as the river, and therefore making it a lot harder for General Washington to plan a trap. Also, being by a river eliminates ans escape by land in one direction, leaving only three directions to be guarded.
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Who won the battle of Yorktown the French or British?
Americans and french won the battle of Yorktown
Which of the three forces at Yorktown had no ships in the York river Chesapeake area?
the American forces. They still did win though because they had the help from the french who had ships
What did the french do to help win the Yorktown Battle?
The french joined forces with the Americans in the battle of Yorktown. This is the most likely reason for the battle ending in surrender.
What American victory in the revolutionary war that led France to help the patriots?
the battle at Yorktown
What happened during the american revolution-?
George Washington became the commander in chief of the Patriot forces. With the help of the French, Washington trapped the British at Yorktown and won the war.
Which french aristocrat help the American colonist defeat the british of the battle of Yorktown?
John burgoyne
Where did George Washington accepted the surrender of the British?
During the American Revolution, the most important surrender by British troops took place in Yorktown, Virginia, in 1781. There, with the help of French troops and naval forces, it was General George Washington who received the surrender of a British force, led by Lord Cornwallis, that had been surrounded, blockaded, and then finally defeated.
American artillery expert who help Washington win at Yorktown by bombarding the british?
Henry Knox (NovaNet)
Who won the battle of Yorktown and what was its significant?
It was won by the Americans (with the help of the French Navy) and was the end of the American Revolution.
How did the french help the American win the war?
The French helped the Patriots win the war by bringing military generals and supplies to help with their fight against the British. The French help by preventing the British Naval forces from rescuing their troops at Yorktown, the British general was forced to accept defeat and surrender.
What bay did the French Navy help win the American Revolution?
The Battle of the Chesapeake Bay which preceeded the Battle of Yorktown.
How did james armistead help contribute to the american victory in Yorktown?
James Armistead, an enslaved African American, played a crucial role in the American victory at Yorktown by serving as a spy for the Continental Army. He infiltrated British General Cornwallis's camp, gathering vital intelligence on troop movements and strategies. His reports helped General George Washington and the French forces plan their successful siege. Armistead's contributions were instrumental in securing the decisive victory that effectively ended the Revolutionary War.
