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- Siege of Yorktown - WikipediaThe siege of Yorktown was the last major land battle of the American Revolutionary War in North America, and led to the surrender of General Cornwallis and the capture of both him and his army. The Continental Army's victory at Yorktown prompted the British government to negotiate an end to the conflict.
- Yorktown, Virginia - WikipediaYorktown is a census-designated place (CDP) in York County, Virginia. It is the county seat of York County, [3] one of the eight original shires formed in colonial Virginia in 1682. Yorktown's population was 195 as of the 2010 census, while York County's population was 66,134 in the 2011 census estimate.
- Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park (U.S ...Yorktown Battlefield - Winning America’s Independence. Discover what it took for the United States to be independent as you explore the site of the last major battle of the Revolutionary War.
- Historic Yorktown - Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National ...Yorktown became an important tobacco port, exporting crops from area plantations. At peak prosperity (1740-1770), Yorktown had several hundred buildings and almost 2,000 residents, making it a substantial 18th century community, and rivaling the size of the nearby colonial capital, Williamsburg.
- Battle of Yorktown - Definition, Who Won & Importance | HISTORYThe Battle of Yorktown (Sep 28, 1781 – Oct 19, 1781) was the final battle of the American Revolution, fought between Colonial troops and the British Army at Yorktown, Virginia. The British...
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