Question

Which advantages did Britain have against America during the American War for Independence?

A) They were battling on their home turf and had access to funds to recruit foreign soldiers.

B) They had a well-trained army and had access to funds to recruit foreign soldiers.

C) They had the support of all the American Indian tribes and the African Americans.

D) They had a well-trained army and the support of France, Spain, and Germany.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Haha! Okaay. Thanks!! (:

Answer 3

B is the correct answer here. I study US war history/involvement.

Answer 4

Based on USHISTORY.ORG, "The British seemed unbeatable. During the previous 100 years, the British had enjoyed triumph after triumph over nations as powerful as France and Spain. At first glance, the odds were clearly against the Americans. A closer look provides insight into how the underdogs emerged victorious.

Britain's military was the best in the world. Their soldiers were well equipped, well disciplined, well paid, and well fed. The British navy dominated the seas. Funds were much more easily raised by the Empire than by the Continental Congress.

Some of those funds were used to hire Hessian mercenaries to fight the Americans."


Here's a letter I found:

... and the Hessians, who are allowed to be the best of the German troops, are by no means equal to the British in any respect. I believe them steady, but their slowness is of the greatest disadvantage in a country almost covered with woods, and against an Enemy whose chief qualification is agility in running from fence to fence and thence keeping up an irregular, but galling fire on troops who advance with the same pace as at their exercise. Light infantry accustomed to fight from tree to tree, or charge even in woods; and Grenadiers who after the first fire lose no time in loading again, but rush on, trusting entirely to that most decisive of weapons the bayonet, will ever be superior to any troops the Rebels can bring against them. Such are the British, and such the method of fighting which has been attended with constant success ....

– Lieutenant W. Hale, letter to unknown recipient (March 23, 1778)

The Americans had tremendous difficulty raising enough funds to purchase basic supplies for their troops, including shoes and blankets. The British had a winning tradition. Around one in five Americans openly favored the Crown, with about half of the population hoping to avoid the conflict altogether. Most Indian tribes sided with Britain, who promised protection of tribal lands.

Answer 5

answer is B!

Answer 6

Thanks!! The answer was B!! (:

Answer 7

Ohmigosh, people giving out answers. (>.<)
Try reading the Code of Conduct! (>v<)

A pleasure working with you Kerie

Answer 8

Hahaa. pleasure working with youu too! (:

Answer 9

I have a lot more qusetions.. Stick around?

Answer 10

You're welcome, if you ever have any questions on major wars in US history, ask you friendly "Devil Pup" (deprived rom the Marine Corp's nickname "Devil Dog" given by German Soldiers in the battles of Belleau Wood)

Answer 11

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Answer 12

Okaay!! (: Sweet!!