Who helped the americans win the battle of Yorktown?

Answer 1

The french provided soldiers so the Continental army outnumbered the British. The French's ships also blocked the ports so the British couldn't escape, receive food or help from Britian, or send word to Britain.

Answer 2

Lord Cornwallis set up his forces with their backs to 'Sea' with the thought that the British Navy, being so strong, would be there for protection and help if needed. At this time a mis-information campaign by George Washington, through Spies Peter Salem (a black man) and Robert Townsend (a white man) as well as setting up false encampment's near New York, had General Clinton believing that the Continental Army and the French military would attack New York. This 'trick' caused General Clinton to stay in New York awaiting the attack, while the French Navy set up to cut off any chance of reinforcement to Lord Cornwallis.

When the attack commenced the British were caught with no way to retreat or replenish. Cornwallis seeing defeat to be imminent he sent word of surrender to General Washington.

Note: Lord Cornwallis still not respecting the America military refused to attend the signing of the treaty, explaining that he was to 'ill' to be present.

Cornwallis led his troops into the peninsula and set up a base without orders and a weak troop so America trapped them in the peninsula and Cornwallis surrendered.

Answer 3

The nation of France was integral to the victory of the Continental Army experienced at Yorktown. The Continentals drove the British to the sea. The French sent warships to prevent the British from escaping. They had no choice but to surrender.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Yes. 2nd answer: Yes doesn't answer the question. It was why did the U.S. win the battle of Yorktown, not didthey win.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

The French fleet located off the coast.