Question

What was the mistake British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat?

a. He miscalculated the strength of the continental army in Charlottesville, VA

b. He failed to listen to Benedict Arnold who informed him of key information about Americans.

c. He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped.

d. He failed to cut off supply routes to Carolinas

Answer 1

Correct answer is c. He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped.

Step-by-step explanation:

Option C is the correct one as no one event during Revolutionary War had such importance as the battle of Yorktown had. Cornwallis retreated to Yorktown where he was surrender by stronger Continental Army, supported by France. He was forced to surrender and this battle marked the end of British hopes that they will retrieve colonies.

All other options are therefore false, as they don't have significance as this battle had.