Battle of York Town
By Justin Field
Introduction
The Battle of Yorktown was known for being the last major battle of the Revolutionary War.
Did you know George Washington was the first American president.
Did you know General Cornwallis was a commander-in-chief-general in Ireland .
Did you know it took 3 days for general Cornwallis to surrender.
The American and France troops more then doubled the British troops.
Next you will read about General Washington
General Washington
He was know for never leaving his men.
General Cornwallis
When he lost the war he went to another army.
The troops fighting
The British are surrendering to the Americans if you look closely.
George Washington
First George Washington was born at Bridges Creek. Also General Washington was born on February 22, 1789. Next His father sadly died when Washington was 11.His half brother lived in mount Vernon.That was where Washington lived after the war. George Washingtons dad was a sheriff. That seemes true because Washington became a general. General Washington was elected for president in 1781. Finally General Washington died In December 14,1799. Next you will read about General Cornwallis
Cornwallis
First Did you know it took 3 days of constant bombardment for him to surreneder. Next Cornwallis spoke against taxes which is weird because Britain started the taxes. Make up your mind are you with us or against us. After the war Cornwallis became an Indian general. What a trader and after this he is Irish make up your mind. Did you know Cornwallis said he was sick so he didn't have to surrender. finally he died of a fever on October 5, 1805.He survived a war and dies from a fever. Next you will read about the troops.
General Cornwallis
About the troops
Did you know that with the American and France troops combined we had 10,000 more troops than the British. Next we mostly beat the British because they had a bad general. Next the British troops that died doubled the American and France deaths. Next if France didn't join us we probably would have lost.Next France were gathering in the Caribean. Finally did you know Britain troops were trained for European warfare. Next you will read the conclusion
The troops
Conclusion
Now you know more about the Battle of Yorktown. And about General Washington and how he never left his men. And you also know about General Cornwallis. And the British and American troops. Now you know all I know about the battle of Yorktown
The bombardment
Glossary
Bombardment To constantly be attacking
Election to be nominated for something
Troops part of an army
Surrender to give up
Sources
mountvernon.org
anglotopia.net
britishbattles.com
American-revolutionary-war-facts.com
civilwar.org
americaslibrary.gov
eyewitnesstohistory.com