What was one factor that caused the British to surrender at Yorktown? British soldiers were suffering from disease and refused to fight. George Washington's soldiers outnumbered the British soldiers two to one. British troops received a false message from the king that the war was over. French and American forces joined together to block the British from getting supplies by sea.

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Howard Harris

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7 November, 06:14

What was one factor that caused the British to surrender at Yorktown? British soldiers were suffering from disease and refused to fight. George Washington's soldiers outnumbered the British soldiers two to one. British troops received a false message from the king that the war was over. French and American forces joined together to block the British from getting supplies by sea.

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Dylan Summers · Answer 1

One factor that caused the British to surrender at Yorktown was that "George

Washington's soldiers outnumbered the British soldiers two to one," which was rare for the US.

Kiara Clarke · Answer 2

Kiara Clarke 7 November, 06:38

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They were outnumbered 2 to 1