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aleksklad [387]
3 years ago
14

Explain how general Cornwallis was trapped on the Yorktown peninsula

History
2 answers:
Veronika [31]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:Yorktown was on a peninsula and could be surrounded.

Explanation:

Maru [420]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:Cornwallis was trapped by the Comte de Grasse by sea through de Grasse’ naval blockade and by Washington and Rochambeau forces on land

Explanation:

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