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American and French troops and ships surrounded Yorktown in 1781. British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered on October 19th, bringing an end to the American Revolution.
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Where did the British surrender that ended the American Revolution?
at Yorktown, General Cornwallis was unable to retreat because Washington's Army surrounded him on land, and the French fleet of ships surrounded him on sea, so General Cornwallis surrendered and the colonies won the Revolutionary War.
How does the Normandy Invasion connect to the US?
The D-Day invasion of Normandy could not have happened without the US. America supplied millions of troops, many ships, aircraft and weapons.
Who raided spanish ships?
Ships were commonly raided during voyages. Pirates often raided Spanish ships for treasure and these ships were also raided and attacked by ships from other countries.
What event triggered the what between the union and the confederacy?
At Ft. Sumter, Confederates surrounded Union ships. Union was low on supplies, so Lincoln sent a supply ship. Confederates opened fire. 33 hours later, Union armies surrendered. Confederate's victory, and the Civil War began.
Ships had to be English?
Not all ships were from the English. Ships came from all over the world from different countries with people who spoke different languages.
What french ships set up aroundcornwallis troops in Yorktown?
Blockade
What French ships set up around around Cornwallis' troops in Yorktown?
The French navy set up a blockade. they kept the troops from reaching Yorktown, so the American and French armies could continue the siege they had started.
What did French ships set up around Cornwallis' troops in Yorktown?
The French navy set up a blockade. they kept the troops from reaching Yorktown, so the American and French armies could continue the siege they had started.
Why could he not be reinforced by british ships coming down the york river from the west?
they surrounded yorktown and began hitting the town with cannon fire
Were the french involved in the American constitution?
France played a key role in the war. They provided America with money and weapons, and they also sent troops and ships that were a desicive element at the Battle of Yorktown. The Yorktown Battle ended the war.
What french commender helped Washington at Yorktown?
The French commander who helped Washington at Yorktown was Comte de Rochambeau.
How did American win the final battle of the revolution?
If you talking about the battle of Yorktown, george Washington and his troops lauds siege over Yorktown on land and the French ships blocked the way from sea, so the british were trapped in Yorktown and weren't aware of this and had ton surrender because they weren't prepared.
How did the European nations help the continental army?
The French were especially helpful at the end of the Revolutionary War. They supplied troops and ships that cut of the British escape from Yorktown, VA essentially ending the war.
Describe how the french navy helped George Washington at Yorktown?
The ships carried more than 5,000 soldiers under the command of the French griever.
What are the release dates for Hero Ships - 2008 USS Yorktown 1-13?
Hero Ships - 2008 USS Yorktown 1-13 was released on: USA: 8 June 2008
Why do you think General Cornwallis decides to surrender at the battle of Yorktown?
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Where americans ships deafeted a larger british fleet is?
The Aamericans ships defeated a larger British fleet in Yorktown.
