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What battle did British surrendered to the Continental Army?
Robert E Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at HOME of Wilmer and Virginia McLean in the TOWN of Appomattox Court House, Virginia on April 9th, 1865.
What happened at the Battle of Yorktown who won?
The Continental Army won at Yorktown.
Why was the battle of Yorktown fought?
The Battle of Yorktown was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War. It was basically because British General Cornwallis, believed that in order to have control over the Carolina's, he would have to take control of Virginia. Cornwallis eventually settled his troops within the region of the Chesapeake Bay. General George Washington, ordered that Cornwallis and his troops be blockaded. From this, Cornwallis and his troops were trapped. On October 19, 1781, Cornwallis surrendered his army of about 7,000 soldiers. The British band piped a tune called "The World Turned Upside Down." The fighting was over.
What Charles Cornwallis did?
Cornwallis lead British troops during the Revolution and was the one to surrender in October 19, 1781. Cornwallis won the victory at dorchester heights, and wanted washington to surrender, but washington did not. His army was tired after nathaniel green's army chased his army to yorktown, Virginia.
Who was the American commander at the battle of Yorktown?
General Lafayette pinned down the British Army at Yorktown, Virginia. George Washington arrived with a larger army. He led all the armies and accepted the Surrender of the British forces. (Lafayette could have attacked at any time and won a victory. He had a far more powerful army plus he had battleships ready to destroy the British Army from the rear. He knew it would be better for the future of the United States if General Washington handled the surrender so he waited for Washington to arrive with his army.)
Where did washington's troops trap cornwallis army?
In Yorktown, Virginia
Who commanded the British army in Yorktown Virginia?
Cornwallis
The Spanish Navy and French Army assisted the Americans at the Battle of Yorktown.?
False
Who commanded the British army at Yorktown Virginia?
Charles Cornwallis.
Where did general Cornwallis give up on his army?
yorktown, virginia
Who commanded the British army Yorktown Virginia?
Charles Cornwallis.
Who commanded British army at Yorktown Virginia?
Charles Cornwallis.
Washington knew that the british army commanded by blank was camped in Yorktown Virginia?
British army
Why was lord Cornwallis important in history?
Lord Cornwallis is best known for surrendering his army at Yorktown, Virginia
What battle did British surrendered to the Continental Army?
Robert E Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at HOME of Wilmer and Virginia McLean in the TOWN of Appomattox Court House, Virginia on April 9th, 1865.
When and where did the war end?
The Revolutionary War ended on October 19, 1781 at Yorktown, Virginia. Lord Cornwallis of the British army surrendered when their headquarters was attacked during the Battle of Yorktown.
Who led an army of 13000 confederates at Yorktown?
George Washington was the General that commanded an army of Frenchmen at Yorktown, Virginia. There were 3,100 militia and 8,000 continentals in addition to the 7,800 Frenchmen under his command.
