Victory at Yorktown

Surrender at Yorktown Patriot troops cornered Cornwallis on the peninsula, Yorktown

French ships sailed into Chesapeake Bay, blocking British ships from getting supplies to Cornwallis

American and French soldiers on land blocked off the British supply and escape routes

British troops began to run out of supplies and many of the soldiers were injured or sick Last major battle of the war

Independence British leaders are forced to resign New leaders begin to negotiate peace treaty Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and John Adams represent US

Treaty of Paris Create a chart/graphic organizer to show provisions of the treaty (benefits each side received). Use textbook page 167.