Which of the following was true at the very start of the Revolution?
A) Many Patriots wanted to join the French Empire.
B) The Patriots petitioned the Spanish to help them negotiate with George III.
C) The Patriots fielded a much better trained army than Britain.
D) Few Patriots were ready to call for independence.
E) Most colonists opposed the idea of colonial parliamentary representation.

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At the very start of the Revolution, few Patriots were ready to call for independence. Many hoped for a resolution with Britain that would restore their rights as British citizens. It was not until later in the war that the idea of complete independence gained more widespread support among Patriots.

Which of the Following Was True at the Very Start