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⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepThe Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown, which took place in 1781, was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War.
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The Battle of Yorktown, which took place in 1781, was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War. American and French forces, led by General Washington and the Comte de Rochambeau, laid siege to British General Cornwallis and his troops. The combination of a ground assault and a naval blockade led to Cornwallis's surrender, effectively signaling the end of British attempts to quell the American rebellion. The victory at Yorktown not only solidified American independence but also set the stage for negotiations toward peace.
Key Facts
The Battle of Yorktown occurred in 1781.
It was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War.
Cornwallis's surrender marked the end of British efforts to suppress the rebellion.
Timeline
Women gain the right to vote (19th Amendment)
The Great Depression begins
The U.S. enters World War II
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1 of 2Who led the American forces at the Battle of Yorktown?
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