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James Armistead was an American spy who carried on the word that Britain was waiting for supplies in Yorktown, Virginia, to the French Navy. Then the navy set up a blockade of British ships. Cornwallis discovered too late that he was surrounded by Americans. cannons fired for weeks. Cornwallis tried to flee by ship, but the French navy blocked him. On October 19, 1781, Cornwallis sent a runner and a drummer boy with a white flag to surrender to George Washington.
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∙ 12y agoJames Armistead was an American spy who carried on the word that Britain was waiting for supplies in Yorktown, Virginia, to the French Navy. Then the navy set up a blockade of British ships. Cornwallis discovered too late that he was surrounded by Americans. cannons fired for weeks. Cornwallis tried to flee by ship, but the French navy blocked him. On October 19, 1781, Cornwallis sent a runner and a drummer boy with a white flag to surrender to George Washington.
AMERICA WON THE WAR!
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∙ 13y agoThe British forces surrendered, as they were surrounded (by American forces on land, and by French naval vessels around Yorktown's harbor).
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How did the battle of Yorktown happen?
The battle yorktown happen because Genril George Wastion ordered them to atack
Where did the battle of york town happen?
At Yorktown.
What time did the battle of yorktown happen?
York town
When did Yorktown happen?
If you are talking about the Battle of Yorktown then that happened on 1781 between Americans and French against the British in Virginia.
Why the battle of Yorktown happen?
The battle of york town happend because Washington and his army had to defeat the British
Why did battle of yorktown happen?
The battle of york town happend because Washington and his army had to defeat the British
Why did the Yorktown battle happen?
The battle of york town happend because Washington and his army had to defeat the British
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the battle of Yorktown?
what is the advantages and disadvantages of the battle of yorktown?
What was the britishs goal during the battle of Yorktown?
Britain was unaware that Yorktown would happen. It was a seige of a British-held city in Virginia. When the battle began, General Cornwallis' plan was to keep hold on Yorktwon.
What revolutionary war battle led to the defeat of the British at the battle of Yorktown?
You have the answer in your question. It was the battle of Yorktown.
Where was the last battle of Revolutionary War?
Yorktown, Virginia
What state was the Battle of Yorktown fought in?
The Battle of Yorktown took place in Virginia.
