British General Cornwallis and his troops were cut off from supplies, reinforcements, and escape routes, leading to the surrender of the British forces.
Multiple Choice. Use the map of the Battle of Yorktown to answer the question. Based on this map and your knowledge of social studies, what role did geography play in the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown? (1 point) Responses British General Cornwallis and his troops were cut off from supplies, reinforcements, and escape routes, leading to the surrender of the British forces. British General Cornwallis and his troops were cut off from supplies, reinforcements, and escape routes, leading to the surrender of the British forces. Led by British General Cornwallis, the British attacked the Patriot stronghold of Yorktown, but its location on a mountain prevented the British from taking control. Led by British General Cornwallis, the British attacked the Patriot stronghold of Yorktown, but its location on a mountain prevented the British from taking control. Though British General Cornwallis's troops were outnumbered, additional troops arrived by river and helped them fight off the French and American armies. Though British General Cornwallis's troops were outnumbered, additional troops arrived by river and helped them fight off the French and American armies. The Royal Navy had much faster ships than the French Navy, allowing British blockade-runners to deliver necessary supplies to British General Cornwallis.
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