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.
The USS Yorktown is in Charleston SC.
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the patriots recieved critical help from french soldiers and sailors
The battle of Yorktown was the biggest turning point and last battle. The Patriots won their independence after that
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The USS Yorktown is in Charleston SC.
The patriots surrounded the Enemy.. (Brits.)
The patriots surrounded the Enemy.. (Brits.)
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The patriots were going to trap the British and corner them in Yorktown.
France helped George Washington defeat the British at Yorktown.
The Patriots had some help from the French. This caused the Patriots to have more people to help them.
The patriots! This was the final battle, if the patriots didn't win there may not be an America today! It was independence day!