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