Lesson 77 of 84 · French 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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The Battle of Yorktown, fought in 1781, was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War. American and French forces, under the command of generals George Washington and Rochambeau, laid siege to British General Cornwallis's troops stationed in Yorktown, Virginia. The successful siege culminated in Cornwallis's surrender on October 19, 1781, effectively ending British military operations in the colonies. This decisive victory was crucial, as it demonstrated the effectiveness of the Franco-American alliance and paved the way for negotiations leading to peace.
Key Facts
The Battle of Yorktown took place in 1781.
American and French forces besieged British General Cornwallis's troops.
Cornwallis's surrender marked the end of major British military operations in the colonies.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Who led the American forces at the Battle of Yorktown?
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