A.
Cornwallis and his forces camped on the Savannah River, which left them vulnerable to a surprise attack by French soldiers who traveled up the river at night.
B.
The French navy established control of the nearby coastline and prevented reinforcements from reaching Cornwallis and his forces.
C.
Cornwallis and his forces maintained the high ground by camping on a hilltop, but were forced to surrender after Continental troops cut off supply lines.
D.
The swampland surrounding Yorktown caused Cornwallis and his forces to fight a guerilla campaign for which they were not prepared.
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B. The French navy established control of the nearby coastline and prevented reinforcements from reaching Cornwallis and his forces.
This control was crucial during the Siege of Yorktown, as the French fleet's dominance in the Chesapeake Bay effectively blocked Cornwallis's access to reinforcements and supplies from Britain, contributing significantly to his eventual surrender.
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