EMERGENCE OF USA
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR AND ITS IMPACT
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -General William Howe is named the interim commander in chief of the British army in America on October 1 1775, replacing Lieutenant General Thomas Gage. He was permanently appointed to the post in April 1776.
Detailed explanation-2: -William Howe, in full William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe, (born August 10, 1729-died July 12, 1814, Plymouth, Devonshire, England), commander in chief of the British army in North America (1776–78) who, despite several military successes, failed to destroy the Continental Army and stem the American Revolution.
Detailed explanation-3: -He became known for his role in the capture of Quebec in 1759 when he led a British force to capture the cliffs at Anse-au-Foulon, allowing James Wolfe to land his army and engage the French in the Battle of the Plains of Abraham. Howe also participated in the campaigns to take Louisbourg, Belle Île and Havana.
Detailed explanation-4: -Howe joined the military at age 17. He came to America for the first time during the Seven Years’ War. He was promoted to lieutenant colonel, commanding troops in pivotal battles, including the capture of Montreal and Belle Ile, and served as adjunct general of the force that captured Havana in 1762.