Question

during the last major battle in the american revolution, nathaniel greene brought his troops up from the south, while george washingtons troops came down from the north. at the same time, the french navy blocked the harbor by sea. what was the name of the 1781 battle that forced the british to surrender?
a battle of saratoga
b battle of charleston
c battle of trenton
d battle of yorktown

Explanation:

The Battle of Yorktown in 1781 was the last major battle of the American Revolution. Nathaniel Greene's troops from the south and George Washington's troops from the north, along with the French navy blocking the harbor by sea, led to the British surrender. The Battle of Saratoga (A) was a significant turning - point but not the last major battle. The Battle of Charleston (B) was an American loss earlier in the war. The Battle of Trenton (C) was a small but important early - war battle.

Answer:

D. Battle of Yorktown