THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
THE MONROE DOCTRINE
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Yes
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NO
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The British army fought for Great Britain in the Revolutionary War and was considered the most well-trained and disciplined army in the world. The army served for the entire eight years of the Revolutionary War, from 1775-1783, in various campaigns fought around the world.
Detailed explanation-2: -By the early 19th century, the Company’s army was 250, 000-strong, larger than that of many nations. The officers were British and there were several regiments composed only of Europeans. But the vast majority of Company soldiers were Indian.
Detailed explanation-3: -The strength of the British military during the World Wars was boosted greatly by the conscription of civilians. The army reached a peak of 4m soldiers in 1918 and 2.9m in 1945.