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Q: Who kept the British from reaching Cornwallis?
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Who was a commander of the British troops in the colonies?

Charles Cornwallis was the British commander in the Southern colonies. He served in the military from 1757 to 1805, reaching the rank of Lieutenant General.


How was Washington able to trap Cornwallis at Yorktown?

He set up camp and kept fires going (so the British thought they were at camp) and marched to Cornwallis.


Was Charles Cornwallis a patriot or British?

Charles Cornwallis was a British Army officer and colonial administrator.


Was lord Cornwallis American or British?

British


Who was the British commander at Yorktown?

General Lord Cornwallis was the commander of the British Army at the Battle of Yorktown.


Who kept Cornwallis pinned down until the french fleet arrived at Yorktown?

Charles Cornwallis


Who surrendered to Washington at Yorktown?

Cornwallis did, assuming that's the battle your talking about. Nathaniel Greene sent Cornwallis on a chase, because he just kept retreating deeper and deeper into the colonies. Cornwallis was called back, and he ended up in Yorktown, thinking that this was a wise move because he had the coast to his back, and therefore he could only be attacked on one side. But instead he ended up being surrounded by the French Navy and the continental army. Not such a good idea after all.


British general at Yorktown?

Cornwallis


Was Cornwallis a british commander?

Yes


Cornwallis was a lieutenant in what army?

british


Who lead the defeat of the british?

Cornwallis(:


Who is the British commander who surrendered in 1781to end revolutionary war?

lord Cornwallis