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The Siege of Yorktown, Battle of Yorktown, or Surrender of Yorktown in 1781 was a decisive victory by a combined assault of American forces led by General General George Washington and French forces led by the Comte de Rochambeau over a British Army commanded by Lieutenant General Lord Cornwallis.

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the Americans defeated the british. it was Britain's last stand. America won the revolution

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What happened at the Battle of Yorktown who won?

The Continental Army won at Yorktown.


Did the Battle of Bunker Hill happened first or the Battle of Yorktown?

Bunker Hill happened first it took place on 17 June 1775. The Battle of Yorktown was in 1781.


What happened before battle of Yorktown?

they lost and all died


In which state is Yorktown located?

There have been many historical events that happened in Yorktown, it is where the battle of Yorktown took place. Yorktown is located in the state of Virginia.


what happened because the Americans won this battle?

The Battle of Yorktown ended the revolutionary war


When did Yorktown happen?

If you are talking about the Battle of Yorktown then that happened on 1781 between Americans and French against the British in Virginia.


What happened to the British at the battle of Yorktown?

they lost and all died they surrened


What happened after the battle of Yorktown?

The Boston Tea party was before Yorktown.


What happened as a result of the Battle of Yorktown?

The British general, Lord Cornwallis , surrendered his army to Washinton at Yorktown, effectively ending the Revolutionary War.


What happened on October 19 1791?

The Patriots in the United States won the battle of Yorktown.


What revolutionary war battle led to the defeat of the British at the battle of Yorktown?

You have the answer in your question. It was the battle of Yorktown.


Where was the last battle of Revolutionary War?

Yorktown, Virginia