WATCH: Battle of Yorktown

As you watch this short clip that outlines the events of the Battle of Yorktown, consider answers to the following questions:

When did the Battle of Yorktown take place? How many years had the Revolutionary War been going on?

What country assisted Washington in the attack?

Why wouldn't Cornwallis personally surrender his sword to Washington?  How did Washington react?

What treaty was signed shortly after this victory for Washington?


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