The mistake that British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat and surrender at Yorktown was he retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped. This decision left him vulnerable to a combined siege by American and French forces, which eventually led to his surrender in October 1781.
What was the mistake British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat and the surrender at Yorktown?
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He miscalculated the strength of the Continental Army in Yorktown, VA
He miscalculated the strength of the Continental Army in Yorktown, VA
He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped.
He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped.
He failed to listen to Benedict Arnold who informed him of key information about the Americans.
He failed to listen to Benedict Arnold who informed him of key information about the Americans.
He failed to cut off supply routes to the Carolinas.
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