Question

How did physical geography impact the event shown on the map above

Answer
A
The James River flooded, preventing the British Navy from sending reinforcements.
B
Dense forests slowed Washington's army as they attacked the British at Yorktown.
С
The city's riverside location allowed American and French forces to surround the British
D
Yorktown's abundant natural resources allowed the British to outlast the siege.

Answer 1

Answer: С . The city's riverside location allowed American and French forces to surround the British

Step-by-step explanation:

There is no map attached however this should be the correct answer.

Based on the options, this question references the Battle of Yorktown of the American Revolution where the combined American and French forces obtained a resounding victory over the British and effectively ended the war.

The British had been trapped in Yorktown because it was on a peninsula which meant it had a large riverside. The land access to Yorktown was blocked and this was their only escape route not on the sea. With the use of a French fleet to block the British by water, their encirclement was complete.