The mistake British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat was that he retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped. This decision led to the siege by American and French forces, which ultimately resulted in his surrender in 1781.
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 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 miscalculated the strength of the Continental Army in Charlottesville, VA
He miscalculated the strength of the Continental Army in Charlottesville, VA
He failed to cut off supply routes to the Carolina
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