USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

LEXINGTON CONCORD AND BUNKER HILL THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION BEGINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The geography of Boston was important when forming a battle plan
A
true
B
false
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Siege of Boston is an important event in the history of the United States because it showed how colonists in Massachusetts and other colonies in New England were not afraid to stand up to the military power of the British army.

Detailed explanation-2: -Due to Boston being surrounded by water on almost all sides, the British army still had access to the harbor and were still able to use their navy fleet. The rebels didn’t have a navy so they were not able to stop the British from accessing the harbor.

Detailed explanation-3: -Geography played a role in the American Revolutionary War victories at Trenton, Saratoga, and Yorktown. Knowing the land can assist in military strategy. Controlling bodies of water and the high ground proved critical in these particular battles.

Detailed explanation-4: -One of the key influences on war strategy, today as well as yesterday, is geography. In the past, in fact, geography often was more important than strategy – actually determining the outcome of a battle or war. Control of a mountain pass or the high ground gave one side a distinct advantage over another.

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