Why was it a mistake for General Cornwallis to move his troops to Yorktown?

It was in a forest, which made ambushes easy.

It was in a river valley, surrounded by colonial army troops.

It was on a peninsula and easily surrounded by enemy ships.

It was controlled by Spain, an enemy of Great Britain.

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Veronica Freeman

16 August, 08:55

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Mohammed Shaw · Answer 1

It was on a peninsula and easily surrounded by enemy ships

Freddy Herman · Answer 2

C) It was on a peninsula and easily surrounded by enemy ships

Why was it a mistake for General Cornwallis to move his troops to Yorktown?It was in a forest, which made ambushes easy.It was in a river valley, surrounded by colonial army troops.It was on a peninsula and easily surrounded by enemy ships.It was controlled by Spain, an enemy of Great Britain.