The Battle of Yorktown in the revolution

The Battle of Yorktown took place in Yorktown, Virginia in 1781, between the British, led by General Cornwallis, and the Americans, led by General George Washington. General Marque deLafayette from France led French troops who helped the Americans win this important battle. When Cornwallis lost the battle in North Carolina he was sent to Yorktown Virginia. General George Washington thought that if he won this battle the revolution would be over.
Washington sent Lafayette and 1,200 troops to fight off the British army and take back the Virginia state. Cornwallis however arrived with 6,000 troops. This was not an easy mission, since the French general was very much outnumbered by the British. Luckily Washington arrived with 8,500 American troops and 10,800 French troops. Legend has it that Washington was the first person to fire the cannon and the cannon ball landed right on top of the British generals dinner table.
It was a 3 week siege. The British were short on supplies and men. Since the Americans cut off the ports the British couldn't get any reinforcements or supplies. Cornwallis had no choice to surrender in the unfortunate battle. He sent one of his lieutenents to bring the sword of surrender and one of his men who was waving a white flag.
It was the final major land battle of the revolution.