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CHAPTER #8
The American Revolution
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Victory at Yorktown
-After months of “hit and run” tactics in the South, Cornwallis lead his troops to Yorktown, Virginia
-Because of it’s coastal location Cornwallis could receive supplies and have protection
-7,000 French troops and 9,000 Continental troops pushed from the West
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Too Many TroopsCHAPTER #8
The American Revolution
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Victory at Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown
September-October 1781
Washington’s army easily outnumbered the British forces of 7500 troops
The British had control of Yorktown and the surrounding waters
The French and Americans continually attacked Yorktown for almost a month
When the British realized their cause was lost and attempted to escape, French ships (29) quickly thwarted this effort
British reinforcements arrived 5 days later, but the war was over by that time
-After months of “hit and run” tactics in the South, Cornwallis lead his troops to Yorktown, Virginia
-Because of it’s coastal location Cornwallis could receive supplies and have protection
-7,000 French troops and 9,000 Continental troops pushed from the West
-On October 19th, 1781, Cornwallis surrendered
-Cornwallis did not personally surrender, he sent a general serving under him
-Washington then did the same
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Too Many TroopsCHAPTER #8
The American Revolution
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Victory at Yorktown
-John Jay, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams amongst others headed to Britain to negotiate a peace agreement
-Sept. 3rd, 1783, a compromise was reached-U.S. independence was acknowledged, most
British troops were removed and the land west to the Mississippi was U.S. territory
-The British would remain in the Great Lake area for another 30 years helping ignite the War of 1812
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Peace, Sort of…CHAPTER #8
The American Revolution
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Victory at Yorktown
