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Battle of Yorktown

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  • Who was stationed at the narrows of York River?
    Lord CORNWALLIS/British
  • How many British casualties were there?
    500
  • BONUS: Who lead soldiers to take over the second British camp?
    Alexander HAMILTON
  • Bonus: Who commanded french men to aid Washington in battle?
    Comte de ROCHAMBEAU
  • What were the main types of trenches dug in this battle?
    Parallel
  • Bonus: What is another name for the Battle of Yorktown?
    The Siege of Yorktown
  • Who commanded the British?
    Lord Cornwallis
  • Who commanded the Colonists?
    George Washington
  • What did the Colonist fill the trenches with?
    Artillery/Guns
  • Where did Washington's army travel from to get to Yorktown?
    Williamsburg
  • Bonus: Who sent the Colonist supplies including Artillery and Siege Tools?
    France/ the French
  • Why couldn't Cornwallis evacuate his team through the York River?
    Sharp winds
  • BONUS: What is the article heading the Battle of Yorktown is most famous for?
    "The World Turned Upside Down"
  • BONUS: How far were the closest trenches from British standing point?
    150 Yards
  • Bonus: Who commanded french men to aid Washington in the Battle of Yorktown?
    Comte de ROCHAMBEAU
  • Bonus: How many French men were sent to aid Washington in battle?
    7,800
  • How many French soldiers overtook the first British Camp in the Battle of Yorktown?
    400
  • Who open fired on the British?
    French and Colonist armies
  • How many Colonist fought in the Battle of Yorktown?
    11,100
  • Where are the Narrows of the York River? (Town and State)
    Gloucester Point, VA
  • When did Cornwallis surrender?
    October 17
  • How many colonist casualties were there?
    80
  • How many British fought in the Battle of Yorktown?
    8,500
  • How many French casualties were there?
    200
  • Who fired the first shot on behalf of the Colonists?
    George Washington
  • How many men took over the second British camp?
    400