The mistake British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat was that he retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped. This strategic error allowed the combined American and French forces to surround him, leading to his surrender in 1781.
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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