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American Revolution Men (1775-1783)-Wax Museum: Charles Cornwallis

Grade 5 Wax Museum

General Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805)

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Books Available in the Library

The American Revolution for Kids by Janis Herbert
Call Number: 973.3 HER
Publication Date: 2002-09-01
Encyclopedia of American History by Gary B. Nash
Call Number: R 973 ENC
Publication Date: 2010-01-01

Web Resources

American History Database: Charles Cornwallis
Lord Charles Cornwallis was the commander of British troops at Yorktown, and it was his surrender to Gen. George Washington in 1781 that effectively ended the American Revolution.
Biography in Context: Charles Cornwallis
Charles Cornwallis (Yorktown Chronicles: historyisfun.org)
Charles Cornwallis (American Revolutionary War Facts)
Lord Charles Cornwallis (ThoughtCo)

Video: Charles Cornwallis

Video: The Battle of Yorktown