Question

why did peace negotiations to settle the american revolution take nearly two years following the british surrender at yorktown? france refused to come to the table. fighting continued in the states. there were a great many issues to settle. british forces refused to leave.

Explanation:

After the British surrender at Yorktown in the American Revolution, many complex issues needed resolution such as boundaries, trade - relations, and the status of loyalists. These took time to negotiate. France was involved in the negotiations and fighting had largely ceased. British forces eventually left as part of the peace terms.

Answer:

C. There were a great many issues to settle.