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Explain how general Cornwallis was trapped on the Yorktown peninsula

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Answer:Cornwallis was trapped by the Comte de Grasse by sea through de Grasse’ naval blockade and by Washington and Rochambeau forces on land

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Answer:Yorktown was on a peninsula and could be surrounded.

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