AP US Historymediummcq1 pt
The Battle of Yorktown (1781) ended major fighting because
A.Cornwallis surrendered with French help blockading the sea
B.the British burned Washington
C.the Americans lost
D.Spain invaded Britain
Explanation
Core Concept
Washington and French forces besieged Cornwallis while the French fleet cut off escape — the decisive combined-arms victory.
Correct Answer
ACornwallis surrendered with French help blockading the sea
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