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Turning Points in the War

Question 1 • DRHS GA-GSE US History A

Which of the following geographic features affected the Battle of Yorktown during the American Revolution?

Answer
A
Yorktown’s location on a ridge
B
Yorktown’s location in the Adirondack Mountains
C
Yorktown’s location near the Pacific Ocean
D
Yorktown’s location on a peninsula

Explanation

Yorktown stood on a peninsula between the York River and the Chesapeake Bay. This geography helped the American and French forces surround the British army by land and block its escape or rescue by sea. Therefore, the feature that affected the battle was Yorktown’s location on a peninsula.

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