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  • British Strategy: Cornwallis moved his army to Yorktown so he could stay close to the coast and communicate with General Clinton in New York.He hoped the British navy could protect him or rescue him if needed.
  • Troop EstimatesAmerican + French troops: about 17,500 British troops: about 7,000
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  • What was the amrican strategy
  • Washington secretly marched his army south to trap Cornwallis. Lafayette blocked Cornwallis from escaping by land. French Admiral de Grasse blocked the British from escaping by sea with a huge fleet. The Americans and French surrounded Yorktown and began a siege.American Strategy :
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  • what about The ammricans amd the major batte ohhhh Thank you so much i will right this dopwn when i get home
  • Outcome of the BattleThe Americans (with the French) won. Cornwallis was trapped by land and sea.He surrendered on October 19, 1781 because he had no way out and no help arrived in time.Effect on the American RevolutionYorktown was the last major battle of the war. After hearing about the defeat, the British government lost support for continuing the war. Parliament voted to end the fighting and begin peace talks. This victory led directly to American independence.
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