The Battle of Yorktown

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   The Battle of Yorktown was one of the most important battles of American Revolution.  The Battle of Yorktown was the last battle in the American Revolution. During the spring of 1781 Cornwallis retreated to Virginia. The Continental Army followed and surrounded them.  Three only hope was to flee for the ocean, but the French came and blocked off the port forcing Cornwallis to retreat.