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Gen. Washington made plans to attack the British at Yorktown, V.A., rather than in New York City
the Patriots hoped for help from the French
in July 1780, French warships appeared off Newport, R.I.; the ships carried soldiers and Comte de Rochambeau, who commanded them; the British arrived soon afterward and trapped the French ships
in autumn 1780, Washington camped north of New York, waiting for the second French fleet the French fleet didn't set sail until summer 1781
Washington followed reports of fighting in the south during 1780-81, knowing the Cornwallis's troops were camped in Yorktown and that Lafayette was keeping them on the Yorktown peninsula
he also learned that Admiral François de Grasse, the French naval commander, was heading toward Chesapeake Bay instead of New York, and changed his plans Washington kept his new strategy secret, wanting to make Clinton think the Patriots still planned to attack the British in New York
hopefully, this would keep Clinton from aiding Cornwallis
meanwhile, Rochambeau marched from Newport to join Washington, and then both rushed south with their armies
the secrecy was so strict that most soldiers didn't know where they were going the troops marched 200 miles in 15 days
Clinton didn't detect the forces heading south toward Virginia, where the three American groups would meet at Yorktown
the plan worked perfectly, as the British were thoroughly confused
by the end of September, 14,000 American/French troops had trapped Cornwallis's 8,000 British/Hessian troops
meanwhile, de Grasse's fleet kept Cornwallis from escaping by sea Clinton and his troops were still up in New York, and couldn't help Cornwallis at all
on October 9, the Americans and the French began a huge bombardment
British supplies ran low, and many soldiers were wounded or sick
Alexander Hamilton, Washington's aide, led an attack that captured key British defenses on October 14
Cornwallis surrendered on October 19, 1781 a few more battles continued after the Battle of Yorktown
the British knew, however, that the war was too costly to continue
both sides sent delegates to Paris to work out a treaty
Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay were the Americans on hand
the final Treaty of Paris was signed on September 3, 1783
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∙ 14y ago1 mistake British made was that General William Howe slowness to take action at the start of the war made it possible for the Americans to survive during 2 difficult winters.
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∙ 10y agoThey didn't have in mind that it was a revolutionary war
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∙ 12y agoGeneral Cornwallis was on the edge of a peninsula, completely surrounded by Washington's army& the navy
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How did the French fleet contribute to the American victory at Yorktown?
The French warships blocked all ports that lead into Yorktown to stop the British's precious and much needed supply ships from getting into the harbor, so the British will soon run out of supplies, ending in defeat and surrender.
What role did the French play in the Battle of Yorktown in 1781?
The American forces managed to corner the British Army on a peninsula. The French Navy prevented the British Navy from being able to rescue them. The results was the surrender of the British.
What role did Charles Cornwallis play in the American revolution?
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.
How did Howe's victory in Philadelphia lead to Burgoyne's defeat at Saratoga?
It left Burgoyne low on supplies and with no British forces to help.
Where did Nathanael Greene and Daniel Morgan lead Americans to victory?
Yorktown
How did the french contribute to the American victory at Yorktown?
The French warships blocked all ports that lead into Yorktown to stop the British's precious and much needed supply ships from getting into the harbor, so the British will soon run out of supplies, ending in defeat and surrender.
Who lead the defeat of the british?
Cornwallis(:
Where did the last major battle of the revolutionary war take place?
The last battle, major one too, was at Yorktown, 1781 A combination of American & French troops surrounded the forces of British general Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia, and forced the British surrender. Yorktown was a peninsula and the French fleet prevented Cornwallis to escape, as the British fleet from New York was too late for a rescue operation.
Who lead the final defeat of the british?
Cornwallis(:
What did the Battle of Yorktown lead to?
The British Parliament was not willing to support a new military campaign
How did the battle of Yorktown lead to the Americans independence?
The British Parliament was not willing to support a new military campaign.
How did the French fleet contribute to the American victory at Yorktown?
The French warships blocked all ports that lead into Yorktown to stop the British's precious and much needed supply ships from getting into the harbor, so the British will soon run out of supplies, ending in defeat and surrender.
Last name of the man British general who surrenders british troops resulting in the colonists winning the war?
"Cornwallis" is the last name of the British general who surrendered some 7,000 British troops to the American and French forces surrounding Yorktown in 1781. Although it would not be until 1783 that a formal peace treaty would be signed, it was the defeat of Lieutenant General Lord Cornwallis and his army at Yorktown, in the last major battle of the war, that would lead to the war's end.
What role did the French play in the Battle of Yorktown in 1781?
The American forces managed to corner the British Army on a peninsula. The French Navy prevented the British Navy from being able to rescue them. The results was the surrender of the British.
Why did howe's Philadelphia victory lead to defeat at daratoga?
It left Burgoyne low on supplies and with no British forces to help.
What role did Charles Cornwallis play in the American revolution?
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.
How did howe's victory in Philadelphia lead to burgoynes defeat at Saratoga?
It left Burgoyne low on supplies and with no British forces to help.
