in what way could the american victory at yorktown be called "lucky"?
the french fleet arrived at the right moment to blockade a british escape.
the americans were able to defeat the british without support from the french.
the americans were able to trap british troops in south carolina.
the british fleet arrived at yorktown in time to evacuate 8,000 troops.

The correct answer is A) The French fleet arrived at the right moment to blockade a British escape.

The American victory at Yorktown can be called "lucky" in that the French fleet arrived at the right moment to blockade a British escape.

On October 19, 1781, and with the help of the Frenchs, the American army defeated the British troops that were trapped at Yorktown, Virginia. This victory represented the culmination of the American Revolution and the American colonies gained independence from Great Britain. On September 3, 1783, the United States and England signed the Treaty of Paris, accepting the independence of the US.

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