Which statement offers the best explanation of the role that geography played in the battle of yorktown during the american revolution? a) geography played no significant role in the outcome of the battle of yorktown. b) because the british held the high ground on the battlefield, they were able to force the french armies to surrender. c) because the british fortifications bordered the york river, it made it easy for the british troops to evacuate by naval vessel once they were surrounded. d) because the british fortifications bordered the york river, it made it easy for the american and french forces to surround cornwallis' army and secure victory.