Battle of Yorktown
Why did General Cornwallis sink his own ships in the harbor?
to defend against an attack from the sea
What was the main reason the colonist won the battle?
the colonist attacked from landed and water with the French
What treaty officially ended the Revolutionary War?
Treaty of Paris
Who was General Cornwallis waiting on to send reinforcements?
General Clinton
Why did Cornwallis move his army to Yorktown?
he built forts and prepared to receive supplies and reinforcements
Who signed the Treaty of Paris?
Ben Franklin, John Adams, John Jay
What is the official date when the British surrendered?
October 19, 1781
When did the news of the surrender finally reach England?
November 25, 1781
According to the Treaty, what was to be done to the prisoners of war?
prisoners from both sides were to be released
The British fleet were defeated at what battle?
Battle of Chesapeake
Where did de Grasse pick up Washington's men?
Head of Elk
According to the Treaty, what river was allowed to be used by the Americans and the British?
Mississippi River
How did Washington try to trap the British at Yorktown?
sent fake messages suggesting he was preparing to attack New York, but marched towards Philadelphia
Why did Rochambeau tell Washington not to attack New York?
After the war, where did the Loyalists go?
many moved to Canada, the Caribbean, and England