Facts about the battle of Yorktown
Who led the battle of Yorktown for the colonist.
George Washington
What major military strategy did the colonists and French forces use to win the battle?
A siege
What country helped the American colonists during the battle?
France
What role did the French navy play in the Battle of Yorktown?
They blocked British reinforcements by sea.
what year did the battle start and end.
1781
What date did the British officially surrender?
October 19, 1781
What was the name of the British general who surrendered at Yorktown?
General Cornwallis
Who commanded the French forces at Yorktown?
General Rochambeau
Why was the Battle of Yorktown significant in the American Revolution?
It was the last major battle and led to the end of the war.
What treaty formally ended the Revolutionary War after the Battle of Yorktown?
The Treaty of Paris