Cornwallis was defeated at yorktown because:
his troops were wounded and sick
french and american ships kept relief forces from arriving
greene had followed him from north carolina
his position near chesapeake bay was hard to defend

What happened when spain’s government could not overcome social and economic problems during the great depression? citizen groups revolted against the government. the head of the government gave his resignation. a new leader seized control from the military rulers. the army led a rebellion against the government.