The mistake that British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat was: He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped. This decision led to the decisive siege by American and French forces, culminating in his surrender in October 1781.
What was the mistake British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat?(1 point)
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He miscalculated the strength of the Continental Army in Charlottesville, VA
He miscalculated the strength of the Continental Army in Charlottesville, VA
He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped.
He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped.
He failed to cut off supply routes to the Carolinas.
He failed to cut off supply routes to the Carolinas.
He failed to listen to Benedict Arnold who informed him of key information about the Americans.
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