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The French Navy (though a bit late) was a key element at the Battle of Yorktown, preventing British General Lord Cornwallis and his forces from retreating via the sea. Their presence forced the surrender of Cornwallis (who gave his sword to his subordinate to deliver in surrender rather than himself) effectively ending the Revolutionary War.

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Who was the commander that blocked the British navy's escape from the Chesapeake River in Yorktown?

Hamilton


Where did Washington defeat the British?

At Yorktown. Washington and the french navy overpowered the british,and General Cornwalis Surrendered.


Where were the rebel forces finally defeated in 1798?

At Yorktown. The British navy had been stalled by the French navy, and the British were trapped. After some fighting, Cornwallis, the British general, surrendered.


What was the patriots strategy for defeating b the british at Yorktown?

George Washington and his forces which included French soldiers had the British in a bad position on Yorktown. Washington and the French prevented the British from breaking through Washington's lines and the French navy prevented a British naval rescue of their comrades at Yorktown.


The French blocked the British Navy at Chesapeake Bay helping the Americans win the Battle of?

Yorktown


Who was involved in the battle of Yorktown?

Americans and French against British There was general George Washington, General Conwallis, and a French general too


Why did the battle of Yorktown end?

The French Fleet arrived in time to form a blockade,preventing the British Navy from aiding the British Army at Yorktown. Cornwallis being surrounded and unable to resupply,realized it was over.


Who was the British general that commanded at Yorktown?

{| |- | General Cornwalis was in charge at Yorktown. The British found themselves trapped between the Colonial Army under the command of George Washington and the French Navy. They had little choice but to surrender. |}


Which country assisted the US army and navy at Yorktown Virginia?

It was the French Navy that sealed the deal. They prevented the British Navy from being able to support their troops, or help them escape. The British were forced to surrender or risk being destroyed.


How did the Revolutionary War effectively end?

When the British surrendered at Yorktown Virginia that was pretty much the end. The French fleet stopped the British fleet at the battle of the capes near present day Virginia Beach. That left the British army stranded at Yorktown.


The british defeat at Yorktown was brought about by George Washington's army and?

The French navy under Admiral de Grasse


What was the first event that led to the patriots defeat of the british at Yorktown?

The key event that led to the Patriots' defeat of the British at Yorktown was the naval battle that preceded it. In the Battle of the Chesapeake, a French navy met, defeated, and drove off the English fleet that was attempting to cover and supply the British army on land at Yorktown. With the British now trapped in their positions without hope of being supplied, the victory at Yorktown was all but assured.

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