Battle of Yorktown Introduction What group was involved? ­French ­American ­British Who were the generals? ­Gen. Washington Commanded The Americans ­Lieut. Gen. De Rochambeau Commanded the French ­Major­General Lord Cornwallis commanded The British What did the people do during the battle? Why? (Monday) ­The British Surrendered Because They were Seriously outnumbered ­Cornwallis Waited For Clinton's Supplies Because They Were running low On Ammunition And food ­ ­ What did people do after the battle? Why? (Tuesday) ­ they ended The war ­ What did it look like? (paint a picture in your reader’s mind) (Wednesday) ­ A nice view Until It was Destroyed ­ How did it make people feel? (Thursday) ­ ­ What are important parts? (where did it take place, how long did it last) ­It took place at Yorktown in virginia ­It lasted 22 days Other interesting facts ­George Washington was there ­it was the last big battle in the war Conclusions, Transitions, Text features The battle of Yorktown by Louis Percy Galindo Can you guess which battle ended the Revolutionary War? The battle of Yorktown was The last big Battle In the war. It had a humongous impact in the war. This battle involved The Americans and The French Against The British. Gen. Washington Commanded The Americans Lieut. Gen. De Rochambeau Commanded the French and Major­General Lord Cornwallis commanded The British.The battle of Yorktown lasted 22 days.From september 28th to october 19th.Yorktown is in virginia.The view of Yorktown was nice until it was destroyed. The British Surrendered Because They were Seriously outnumbered and Were running low On Ammunition And food.Clintons supplies arrived after Yorktown was over.I wonder how would it have changed the war if clintons supplies arrived on time.I think cornwallis should have headed toward the supplies instead of waiting. George Washington was there at the battle.There were 8,800 Americans 7,800 French and 6,000 British.The casualties were: 500 British 200 French and 80 Americans.The british wore red coats the americans wore blue coats the american militia wore rough clothing and the French wore white coats.And that was the battle of Yorktown. Conclusion:The battle of Yorktown was important because it led to the end of the war.If clintons supplies had arrived on time we might have not won the battle.