Research Paper On The Battle Of Yorktown

Introduction The Battle of Yorktown could be debated as one of the most important Battles in American History. During the period time of the Revolutionary War, we have bread some of the most recognizable leaders in today’s military History. The Battle of Yorktown involved General George Washington’s Continental Army and the French military led by Count Rochambeau. The British Army led by Lord Cornwallis which occupied the all important Yorktown and Gloucester Pointe with the support of hired help from the Germans.
General George Washington demised a brilliant plan of deception at a critical time in the revolutionary war when things were not always looking so optimistic. With his witty mind and unquestionable leadership, skills Washington put together a plan to march from the shores of Delaware to Yorktown in Virginia. 1The French provided most of the troops, arms, food, and money for the final offensive of the war, but there was never a challenge to Washington’s authority.

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This act would enforce taxation on many of the normal household goods. This enraged the people and they begun to rebel. This rebellion concerned the British Government so much that they decided to dispatch two regiments, which were approximately 4000 troops from motherland to assist in the restoring order. Little did Great Britain know but this would only add fuel to fire and the colonies drew more united. 4The government then later rescinded Townshend Act in 1770 only to later enforce the Tea Act, which led to the all-famous Boston Tea