What was the mistake British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat?

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He miscalculated the strength of the Continental Army in Charlottesville, VA

He failed to listen to Benedict Amold who informed him of key information about the Americans.

He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped.

He failed to cut off supply routes to the Carolinas.

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The mistake British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat was:

He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped.

This decision led to the Siege of Yorktown, where American and French forces effectively surrounded Cornwallis and ultimately forced his surrender in 1781.