WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Virginia | Sep 28-Oct 19, 1781. The Battle of Yorktown proved to be the decisive engagement of the American Revolution. The British surrender forecast the end of British rule in the colonies and the birth of a new nation-the United States of America.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Battle of Yorktown It was there in 1781 that a combined French and American army led by George Washington defeated and captured General Cornwallis and his army. This defeat was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War and forced Great Britain to decide to come to the negotiating table.

Detailed explanation-4: -Surrender at Yorktown On October 19, 1781, British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered his army of some 8, 000 men to General George Washington at Yorktown, giving up any chance of winning the Revolutionary War.

Detailed explanation-5: -Battle of Saratoga: September 19-October 7, 1777 At Saratoga, one of the most decisive battles of the Revolution, the Americans defeated British troops advancing southward from Canada, and prevented them from seizing control of New York’s Hudson River Valley.