Cornwallis System

The Cornwallis System was a military and administrative framework established by British General Charles Cornwallis during the late 18th century. It involved dividing territories into manageable districts, each overseen by local officials or soldiers, to better control and administer the region. This system aimed to strengthen British rule, improve governance, and maintain order by centralizing authority and streamlining military and civil operations. Essentially, it was a strategic approach to governing and securing territory more effectively during colonial conflicts and conflicts such as the American Revolutionary War.