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Battle of Yorktown Candle valley forge ” Latin for “Conquer orThe World's Turned Upside Down October 19, 1781 After several days of taking heavy casualties, British General Cornwallis surrenders his Army to George Washington. Later, it is said that the British band played the tune The Worlds Turned Upside Down during the surrender. The world truly changes that day in a field outside of Yorktown, VA as America secures her independence. It isnt until the Treaty of Paris is signed nearly 2 years later on September