Question

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Washington converged with
Rochambeau and Lafayette in de
Grasse's fleet in Yorktown and
surrounded approximately 8,000
forces.
A. British and Hessian
B. British and Spanish
C. British and Native American
D. British and Russian

Answer 1

A. British and Hessian

Step-by-step explanation:

Washington converged with Rochambeau and Lafayette in de Grasse's fleet in Yorktown and surrounded approximately 8,000 BRITISH and HESSIAN forces.

In October 1781, under the leadership of General Lord Cornwallis, the British surrender with about 8,000 forces comprising of British and Hessian. The Hessians are mercenaries who are of German origin fighting for the British during the American Revolutionary war.

The 8,000 forces comprised of 7,087 officers and men, 900 seamen.