Based on this map and your knowledge of social studies, what role did geography play in the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?
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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.
The Royal Navy had much faster ships than the French Navy, allowing British blockade-runners to deliver necessary supplies to British General Cornwallis.
Though British General Cornwallis's troops were outnumbered, additional troops arrived by river and helped them fight off the French and American armies.
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The correct answer is:
British General Cornwallis and his troops were cut off from supplies, reinforcements, and escape routes, leading to the surrender of the British forces.
This response reflects how the geography of the area impacted the British troops' ability to sustain themselves and maneuver effectively, which ultimately contributed to their defeat at the Battle of Yorktown.
