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What strategy did Washington employ to defeat Cornwallis at Yorktown? *Select all that apply

1.Washington took a step back and let the French defeat Cornwallis.
2.He wanted to get to Yorktown before British supply ships did and surprise Cornwallis.
3.Washington relied on French naval ships to block the British supply ships.
4.He hoped to drive the British out of Yorktown and out to see to fight the navy.

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Answer:

2. He wanted to get to Yorktown before British supply ships did and suprise Cornwallis

3. Washington relied on French naval ships to block the British supply ships

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