Lesson 77 of 84 · Industrial Revolution
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepThe Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown, fought in 1781, was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War.
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Be a history detective — read between the dates.
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Then & Now
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The Battle of Yorktown, fought in 1781, was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War. American and French forces, led by George Washington and the Comte de Rochambeau, besieged British General Cornwallis’s army. The successful joint operation culminated in Cornwallis's surrender, effectively ending major fighting in the colonies. This decisive victory not only marked the decline of British power in America but also set the stage for negotiations that would lead to the Treaty of Paris and the recognition of American independence.
Key Facts
The Battle of Yorktown took place in 1781.
George Washington and French forces besieged British General Cornwallis.
Cornwallis's surrender marked the end of major fighting in the war.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2In what year did the Battle of Yorktown occur?
Why this still matters
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