Lesson 45 of 84 · French Revolution
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepThe Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown, fought in 1781, is often regarded as the final major battle of the American Revolutionary War.
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The Battle of Yorktown, fought in 1781, is often regarded as the final major battle of the American Revolutionary War. American and French forces, under the command of General Washington and French General Rochambeau, successfully besieged British General Cornwallis and his troops. The strategic positioning of the Franco-American forces, combined with a blockade by the French navy, led to Cornwallis's surrender. This victory effectively ended major military operations in the colonies and paved the way for peace negotiations, ultimately leading to American independence.
Key Facts
The Battle of Yorktown took place in 1781.
It was a combined effort of American and French forces.
Cornwallis's surrender marked the end of major military operations.
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1 of 2What year did the Battle of Yorktown occur?
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