What Events Led Up to General Cornwallis's Surrender in October

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Essay

What events led up to General Cornwallis's surrender in October 1781?

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Definitions:

Biological Perspectives

Approaches in science that emphasize the importance of biological processes and genetic factors in understanding human behavior and traits.

Informal Social Control

The unofficial means through which society and its institutional structures regulate individual and group behavior, relying on social norms and expectations rather than legal measures.

Formal Social Control

Methods of social control that are implemented by official organizations to ensure conformity, including laws, police, and judicial systems.

Glaring

Typically refers to shining with a harsh, bright light, but in a social context, it can mean something that is very obvious or conspicuous, especially in terms of social issues or discrepancies.