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British General Lord Cornwallis surrenders 8,000 British soldiers and seamen to a larger Franco-American force on October 19, 1781, effectively bringing an end to the American Revolution.
Details of the movements to Yorktown and the battle.
Almost 2 years later the war officially ends, On September 3, 1783, the Revolutionary War came to an official end with the signing of the Treaty of Paris.
Americans defeat the British at Yorktown | October 19, 1781 | HISTORY
British General Lord Cornwallis surrenders 8,000 British soldiers to the Americans at the Battle of Yorktown, effectively bringing an end to the American Revolution.
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Details of the movements to Yorktown and the battle.
Battle of Yorktown ‑ Definition, Who Won & Importance | HISTORY
The Battle of Yorktown (Sep 28, 1781 – Oct 19, 1781) was the final battle of the American Revolution, fought between Colonial troops and the British Army at Yorktown, Virginia. The British began peace negotiations shortly after the American victory.
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Almost 2 years later the war officially ends, On September 3, 1783, the Revolutionary War came to an official end with the signing of the Treaty of Paris.