What was the mistake British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat?(1 point) Responses 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 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.

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The mistake that ultimately caused British General Charles Cornwallis's defeat was that he retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped. This strategic error, combined with the siege by American and French forces, led to his surrender in October 1781.