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feb 11, 1781 - Battle of Yorktown

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Location: Yorktown, Virginia

Significance: last major land battle, boosted American morale

Result: American victory with the aid of French allies, surrender of British General Cornwallis

Effects: prompted British army to negotiate end of war

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feb 11, 1781
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~ 245 years ago

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