Why did the Battle of Yorktown end the Revolutionary War?
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Why did the Battle of Yorktown end the Revolutionary War?
American Revolution:
After years of quibbling over taxes and lack of representation in the British Parliament, the American colonies sought independence from Great Britain. This evolved into a military conflict known as the Revolutionary War.
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View this answerThe Battle of Yorktown itself did not end the Revolutionary War, but it did play a key role in bringing the war to a close. The Battle of Yorktown...
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Chapter 4 / Lesson 9What was the Battle of Yorktown? Learn about the Siege of Yorktown and the British surrender at Yorktown along with the aftermath of the battle and Yorktown's legacy.