Analysis of the Yorktown Campaign in the American Revolutionary War
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This worksheet guides students through analyzing a primary source related to the Battle of Yorktown, focusing on understanding content, provenance, and assessing reliability.
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Analysis of the Yorktown Campaign in the American Revolutionary War
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Source Analysis: The Battle of Yorktown
Source A: Account of the Surrender at Yorktown
"The surrender of Cornwallis's army marked a decisive victory for the American and French forces. General Washington, standing alongside French commanders, accepted the British surrender. The atmosphere was tense but hopeful, as it signaled the weakening of British control and the beginning of American independence. Cornwallis, visibly exhausted, handed over the British flags, and the American troops cheered. This event effectively ended major fighting in the war, leading to negotiations that would establish the United States as an independent nation. Provenance: Letter written by General Benjamin Lincoln, 1781, official military report.
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