Which navy kept gen. cornwallis and his troops from escaping yorktown? a. british b. continental c. french d. spanish

The correct answer is C. French. The French navy worked together with the United States Continental troops in fighting the British. After General Cornwallis was defeated, he wanted to escape bu the French navy led by Comte De Grease blocked his way and captured over 7000 british men. This defeat was a signal that things needed to be changed and what ensued was the Treaty of Paris.