WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The British decided to concentrate their efforts in the South partly because the South had many Loyalists . More Native Americans fought on the side of the British than with the Americans during the American Revolution. After realizing that he could not control North Carolina, Cornwallis retreated to Georgia.

Detailed explanation-2: -The victory at Saratoga proved the potential of the American troops and demonstrated to the French that the Americans could possibly defeat the British. The victory at Saratoga demonstrated that the Americans could potentially defeat the French, so it was necessary to secure them as allies before they became opponents.

Detailed explanation-3: -Von Steuben turned the ragged Continental Army into a more effective fighting force by drilling and teaching the army discipline. Juan de Miralles, a representative of Spain, urged Spain, Cuba, and Mexico to send financial aid to the colonies. Miralles lent money to the Patriot cause.

Detailed explanation-4: -In fact, the British had some important military successes in the South. They occupied Savannah, Georgia, in late 1778 and Charleston, South Carolina, in May 1779.

Detailed explanation-5: -Which Patriot actions may have discouraged some Loyalists from changing their beliefs? The Patriots shutted down Loyalist newspapers and punished people who criticized the Patriots actions.