Question

what was the major events that led the British to defeat

Answer 1

You mean during the 18th century war? Then it is gonna be Waterloo war

Answer 2

Answer:

In October 1781, the war virtually came to an end when General Cornwallis was surrounded and forced to surrender the British position at Yorktown, Virginia. Two years later, the Treaty of Paris made it official: America was independent.

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