14. At the Battle of Yorktown: A. the Americans defeated the British despite being abandoned by their
French allies
B. American and French troops combined with the French Navy to soundly
defeat the British forces
C. America's French allies played a minor and indecisive role in the outcome
D. the French Navy lost yet another sea battle with the British Navy

B. American and French troops combined with the French Navy to soundly  defeat the British forces.

Explanation:

Only option B is the correct answer as the British were forced to surrender when American and French troops united to besiege the city. French navy defeated the British troops in the naval battle, which led to siege of the city.

Washington's troops were helped by French general Comte de Rochambeau.

All other options are not correct as French army played an important role in the battle.

The one that described the role of Yellow journalism in the weeks following the destruction of maine is :
Sensational stories led to increased calls for American intervention against Spain
Usually to attract more attention, they used a very provocative title

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