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British Battles: The Battle of Yorktown 1781
The British called the Americans rebels! But in the end, had to surrender to them. Read the exciting account, complete with artwork and facts, of this famous battle that led to the independence of the American states.
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History.com: How Alexander Hamilton's Men Surprised the Enemy at the Battle of Yorktown
Hamilton's leadership in the war's last major land battle would deliver the future Secretary of the Treasury his long-sought glory. Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury, known for his famous, fatal duel with Aaron Burr...
Library of Virginia
Virginia Memory: Identifying Three Major Turning Points in Virginia
In this lesson, learners examine how the Battle of Great Bridge, Jack Jouett's ride, and the Battle of Yorktown aided in turning the tables on the British during the War for Independence.
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Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of Yorktown
Learn about this Revolutionary War battle that took place October 19, 1781, between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America that ended in a victory for the American colonists and also ended the American Revolutionary War.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Siege of Yorktown, 1781
A detail of Yorktown, Virginia during the siege of 1781 at the close of the American Revolutionary War. The map shows the British fortifications at Yorktown and across the York River at Gloucester, the allied lines, French battery,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Siege of Yorktown, 1781
A battle plan of the Siege of Yorktown of 1781 at the close of the American Revolutionary War. The plan shows the British fortifications around Yorktown, the ships Guadeloupe and Charon in the York River, the British redoubts occupied by...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Siege of Yorktown, 1781
A map of the Colonial Virginia area where the Siege of Yorktown took place in 1781. The map shows the British held city of Yorktown on the York River, the city of Gloucester, the British works, redoubts, and fortifications, roads to...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Siege of Yorktown, 1781
"The story of the siege of Yorktown is a brief one. On Sept. 28, 1781, the allies encamped around Yorktown, and completely hemmed in Cornwallis and 7,000 men. His fleet had been so severely handled by the French that it had sailed away...
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Washington Records the British Surrender at Yorktown
See a copy of George Washington's diary, written in his own hand, which describes the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown. From a collection in the Library of Congress.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Yorktown, 1781
The operations at Yorktown in 1781.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Siege of Yorktown, 1781
A map showing the siege of Yorktown during the American Revolution.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Siege of Yorktown, 1781
A map showing the area of the siege of Yorktown during the American Revolution.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Nc Division of Water Resources: North Carolina Aquifers
The aquifers in North Carolina are highly varied in their character and water producing capabilities. Several of these aquifers can be traced over large geographic areas and hence form principal aquifers; significant sources of ground...
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Yorktown
The pictures of the terrain where the siege of Yorktown took place are very helpful in understanding the battle itself. Note the redoubt pictures and illustration of gabions. Be sure to view all 4 parts of the site. However, please note...
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Yorktown
The pictures of the terrain where the siege of Yorktown took place are very helpful in understanding the battle itself. Note the redoubt pictures and illustration of gabions. Be sure to view all 4 parts of the site. However, please note...
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Sc: Uss Yorktown (Aircraft Carrier)
Famous World War II aircraft carrier.
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The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Charles Cornwallis (1738 1805)
Charles Cornwallis began his career sympathizing with the colonist's views before the Revolutionary War, but loyalty to the king won out when called upon to suppress the rebellion in America. Learn about major events in his life, battles...
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Ibiblio.org: Ships of the u.s Navy, 1940 1945
This ibiblio.org site offers statistical information on the USS Yorktown along with photos from World War II.
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Ibiblio.org: Ships of the u.s Navy, 1940 1945
This ibiblio.org site offers statistical information on the USS Yorktown along with photos from World War II.
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Ibiblio.org: Ships of the u.s Navy, 1940 1945
This ibiblio.org site offers statistical information on the USS Yorktown along with photos from World War II.
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Ibiblio.org: Ships of the u.s Navy, 1940 1945
This ibiblio.org site offers statistical information on the USS Yorktown along with photos from World War II.
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Ibiblio.org: Ships of the u.s Navy, 1940 1945
This ibiblio.org site offers statistical information on the USS Yorktown along with photos from World War II.
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