The American troops controlled the roads leading from
Yorktown to the West. This was a very important roadway which played a vital
part in the independence of America. The siege was laid down by the American
troops which ultimately led the British troops to surrender and engage into
peace negotiations with the Americans. This siege led to the treaty of Paris in
the year 1783 in which the British were forced to recognize the independent
United States of America. King George II was the king of England at that time.