Question

Why did General Charles Cornwallis retreat from the Carolinas and march north into Virginia?

Answer 1

His counter-insurgency campaign in the Carolinas was unsuccessful and his army had taken serious casualties. The Americans had successfully put down the Loyalist elements in the area.

Explanation:

Cornwallis and his troops had marched to Wilmington. He had taken a serious casualties at Guilford Courthouse and elsewhere, and much of his Army was sick or wounded. Everywhere in the area the Americans had gained strength. Loyalist supporters in the area were defeated and dispersed by the Americans.

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