Key Figures
This general led the American and French forces at the Battle of Yorktown.
Who is George Washington?
The battle began with a siege that started on this date.
What is September 28, 1781?
The American and French forces employed this strategy to surround the British.
What is a siege?
The outcome of the battle led to this event happening in 1783.
What is the signing of the Treaty of Paris?
The Battle of Yorktown is often regarded as the last major battle of this war.
What is the American Revolutionary War?
This British general was in command of the British forces during the battle.
Charles Cornwallis?
The British believed they could secure reinforcements from this location.
What is New York?
The British relied heavily on this for their supplies during the battle.
What is the supply line?
Approximately how many British troops surrendered at Yorktown?
What is 7,000?
This was a key factor that contributed to the American victory.
What is French support?
He was the French general who played a significant role in the siege.
Who is Marquis de Lafayette?
This treaty recognized the end of hostilities and American independence.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
The American forces used these to bombard British positions during the siege.
What are cannons/artillery?
This event significantly boosted American morale after the battle.
What is the victory?
The battle highlighted this desire among the American colonists.
What is self-governance?
This French admiral provided crucial naval support during the battle.
Who is François Joseph Paul de Grasse?
The siege was a response to British control over this area.
What is Virginia?
This was the tactical error made by Cornwallis at Yorktown.
What is underestimating the American and French forces?
The battle demonstrated the effectiveness of this in warfare.
What are alliances?
The battle marked a pivotal moment in the relationship between Britain and its colonies leading to this.
What is the American Revolution?
He was the British commander whose surrender marked a turning point in the war.
Who is General Cornwallis?
This was the main reason for the French alliance with the Americans.
What is the desire to weaken British power?
This tactic was employed by the French navy to blockade the British fleet.
What is naval blockade?
The battle signaled the beginning of this in American history.
What is the quest for independence?
The legacy of the battle emphasizes the importance of this concept in American history.
What is freedom and independence?