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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America
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England
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -One major disadvantage or weakness of the British army was that it was fighting in a distant land. Great Britain had to ship soldiers and supplies across the Atlantic, which was very costly, in order to fight the Revolutionary War.
Detailed explanation-2: -Despite help from foreign allies, the major problem for the Americans was getting money. The Continental Congress had no power to raise money through taxes. To pay for the war, Congress printed paper money that quickly lost value.
Detailed explanation-3: -The British supply line stretched nearly 3000 miles across an often tempestuous ocean. Adding to the resupply challenge were regular confrontations with U.S. Navy warships and privateers. Delays and disruptions proved costly to the British.
Detailed explanation-4: -The American Revolution was principally caused by colonial opposition to British attempts to impose greater control over the colonies and to make them repay the crown for its defense of them during the French and Indian War (1754–63).