EMERGENCE OF USA
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR AND ITS IMPACT
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The prevented the British Army from leaving New York
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They tricked the British into fighting them before arriving at Yorktown
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The provided troops and ships to help contain the British at Yorktown
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They sank British ships in Newport Harbor.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The French navy transported reinforcements, fought off a British fleet, and protected Washington’s forces in Virginia. French assistance was crucial in securing the British surrender at Yorktown in 1781.
Detailed explanation-2: -France provided the money, troops, armament, military leadership and naval support that tipped the balance of military power in favor of the United States and paved the way for the Continental army’s ultimate victory.
Detailed explanation-3: -The French Naval support at Yorktown prevented the British from reinforcing and/or evacuating their troops, forcing their surrender.
Detailed explanation-4: -It was a decisive victory by a combined force of the American Continental Army troops led by General George Washington with support from Marquis de Lafayette and French Army troops led by Comte de Rochambeau over the British Army commanded by British Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis.