Library of Congress
Loc: American Treasures: Cornwallis's Defeat at Yorktown
A great map showing the arrangement of French ships during the French blockade at the Chesapeake Bay during the siege of Yorktown. From a collection at the Library of Congress.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Treasures: Washington Records the British Surrender at Yorktown
See a copy of George Washington's diary, written in his own hand, which describes the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown. From a collection in the Library of Congress.
Library of Virginia
Virginia Memory: Identifying Three Major Turning Points in Virginia
In this lesson, students examine how the Battle of Great Bridge, Jack Jouett's ride, and the Battle of Yorktown aided in turning the tables on the British during the War for Independence.
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University of Maryland
Howard County Public School System: British Surrender at Yorktown [Pdf]
Based on sourcing, students will determine which of the two pieces of historical evidence depicting the same event, the surrender of General Charles Cornwallis and the British forces at Yorktown, Virginia on October 19, 1781, is the most...
PBS
Pbs: Yorktown Is Won!
This excellent PBS site describes the victory at Yorktown. Includes image.
Other
John Hamill: Yorktown
Revolutionary War enthusiast, John Hamill, presents pictures with descriptions of the terrain where the siege of Yorktown took place.
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: The British Surrender at Yorktown, 1781
This article describes the issues and troop movement leading up to the British surrender to Washington at Yorktown. A chart shows the statistics of both the British and American forces' resources and causalities.
Library of Virginia
Virginia Memory: The Battle of Yorktown Sort It Sets
In this lesson, students examine why the Battle of Yorktown was a turning point in the Revolutionary War using primary sources.
Curated OER
National Park Service: The Moore House and Articles of Capitulation
The National Park Service provides a brief history of the Moore House where the surrender of Cornwallis took place. The Articles of Capitulation are explained as well.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: October 19: Surrender at Yorktown
View a contemporary map and read how British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown on October 19, 1781, thus effectively ending Great Britain's attempt to put down the American Revolution.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Colonial National Historical Park: Siege of Yorktown
This site provides a history of the Siege of Yorktown in 1781.
Other
Xenophon Group: Yorktown Campaign (August October 1781)
A very detailed account of activities during the months leading up to and throughout the siege of Yorktown. Excellent maps and images also supplied.
Other
British Battles: The Battle of Yorktown 1781
The British called the Americans rebels! But in the end, had to surrender to them. Read the exciting account, complete with artwork and facts, of this famous battle that led to the independence of the American states.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Yorktown and the Treaty of Paris
Read about the siege of Yorktown and the inability of Cornwallis to be resupplied, resulting in his surrender of 8,000 British troops to General George Washington. The end of the Revolutionary War was finalized with the Treaty of Paris...
A&E Television
History.com: How Alexander Hamilton's Men Surprised the Enemy at the Battle of Yorktown
Hamilton's leadership in the war's last major land battle would deliver the future Secretary of the Treasury his long-sought glory. Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury, known for his famous, fatal duel with Aaron Burr...
Other
Niahd: The Decisive Yorktown Battle
A one-page summation of the last major battle of the Revolutionary War: Yorktown. The significance of this battle is highlighted.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Battle of Yorktown for Kids
History Questions: Battle of Yorktown Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Battle of Yorktown
Kids learn about the Battle of Yorktown major event ending the American Revolutionary War on this site.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of Yorktown
Learn about this Revolutionary War battle that took place October 19, 1781, between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America that ended in a victory for the American colonists and also ended the American Revolutionary War.