The Battle of Yorktown is significant in the American Revolution because A) it was there that the "shot heard 'round the world" was fired. B) it marked the only time Washington was ever defeated in battle. C) the British victory there succeeded in dividing George Washington's Colonial Army into two parts. D) the British Army surrendered after being surrounded there, marking the end of fighting in the war.

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Conrad Bird

6 May, 18:11

The Battle of Yorktown is significant in the American Revolution because A) it was there that the "shot heard 'round the world" was fired. B) it marked the only time Washington was ever defeated in battle. C) the British victory there succeeded in dividing George Washington's Colonial Army into two parts. D) the British Army surrendered after being surrounded there, marking the end of fighting in the war.

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Killian Cline · Answer 1

The Battle of Yorktown is significant in the American Revolution because " D) the British Army surrendered after being surrounded there, marking the end of fighting in the war," although it should be noted that there were some small fights afterwards.