THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
END OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR
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American troops had advantageous positions on hilltops
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British troops were protected by wide rivers in the region
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British troops were trapped on a peninsula
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American troops fought well in dense forests
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Detailed explanation-1: -Q. What role did physical geography play in the Battle of Yorktown? British troops were protected by wide rivers in the region.
Detailed explanation-2: -Geography contributed to the overall victory at Yorktown because again, the body of water served as another line of defense. The French Navy was able to cut off the escape route the British would have needed to prolong the war.
Detailed explanation-3: -The outcome in Yorktown, Virginia marked the conclusion of the last major battle of the American Revolution and the start of a new nation’s independence. It also cemented Washington’s reputation as a great leader and eventual election as first president of the United States.
Detailed explanation-4: -General Washington and his French allies rushed to trap Cornwallis on the Yorktown Peninsula. The French Navy also blocked them off from leaving by sea, so they had to surrender. One important factor was the French Navy blockading any British ships from coming through.
Detailed explanation-5: -The success of the French fleet in gaining control of the Chesapeake Bay prevented Cornwallis from receiving reinforcements and helped ensure that Washington could use the bay to transport troops and supplies to Yorktown.