Cornwallis Was Defeated at Yorktown Because

question 57

Multiple Choice

Cornwallis was defeated at Yorktown because:

• A) he had no land or water escape route.
• B) he was overwhelmed by Washington's much larger and better-trained army.
• C) General Clinton had withdrawn from Yorktown, leaving Cornwallis vulnerable.
• D) most of his troops were cold, starving, and ready to surrender.

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