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Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: American Treasures: Washington Records the British Surrender at Yorktown

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Other

Xenophon Group: Yorktown Campaign (August October 1781)

For Students 9th - 10th
A very detailed account of activities during the months leading up to and throughout the siege of Yorktown. Excellent maps and images also supplied.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Yorktown and the Treaty of Paris

For Students 5th - 8th
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...
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