Question

1. which event occurred as a result of general cornwalliss surrender at the battle of yorktown? the second continental congress agreed to the articles of confederation great britain and the united states signed the treaty of paris the second continental congress sent the olive branch petition to king george iii france recognized american independence and declared war against great britain

Explanation:

The surrender of General Cornwallis at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781 was a major turning - point in the American Revolutionary War. After this event, in 1783, Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris, which officially ended the war and recognized American independence.

Answer:

Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris