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Charles Cornwallis was the commander of forces for whom in the American Revolution?

A. British
B. Colonies
C. Natives​

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British

Step-by-step explanation:

Charles Cornwallis led several successful early campaigns during the American Revolution, securing British victories at New York, Brandywine and Camden. In 1781, as second in command to Gen. Henry Clinton, he moved his forces to Virginia, where he was defeated at the Battle of Yorktown.

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