the victory at yorktown in 1781:
1. ended the fighting in America
2. was solely the result of american arms
3. resulted from french control of the sea
4. induced george III to make peace promptly
I think it is 4
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_III_of_the_United_Kingdom
GeorgeIII sought peace for other reasons, notably that the French were winning the long war in areas besides the American colonies.
so would it be 3 since there were still some battles after yorktown so it couldn't be 1
but i thought it couldn't be 2 because the the french had help them a good amount
Yorktown effectively ended the fighting in America, the battles remaining were small and inconsequential. The French might argue 3, but the jist of the battle was on land. One could argue 3, but I think 1 is a better answer. NONE of the answers are perfectly precise, and perfectly correct.
ok thank you so much for your help
To determine which statement regarding the victory at Yorktown in 1781 is correct, we can break down each option:
1. Ended the fighting in America: This statement is true. The victory at Yorktown marked a decisive turning point in the American Revolutionary War. The surrender of British forces under General Cornwallis effectively ended major combat operations in America.
2. Solely the result of American arms: This statement is not entirely accurate. While American arms played a crucial role in the victory, it was a combined effort involving American, French, and allied forces. This leads us to eliminate this option.
3. Resulted from French control of the sea: This statement is partially true. French control of the sea did play a significant role in the victory at Yorktown. French naval forces under Admiral de Grasse blocked British reinforcements from reaching Cornwallis, effectively trapping him on land. It is worth noting, however, that the presence of French forces on both land and sea was necessary for the victory.
4. Induced George III to make peace promptly: This statement is not entirely accurate. While the victory at Yorktown did contribute to the eventual peace negotiations between Britain and the United States, it did not immediately lead to a prompt peace agreement. The war continued for another two years before the Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783.
Therefore, based on the options provided, option 1, "Ended the fighting in America," is the correct statement regarding the victory at Yorktown in 1781.