Which of the following is true of the soldiers who fought for American independence?
A) During the war's later years, the Continental army relied increasingly on young men with limited economic prospects.
B) Relatively few-only one in sixty-ultimately lost their lives in the war.
C) Nearly one-third of all American soldiers were slaves fighting as substitutes for their masters.
D) Because they had the most to gain, men of substantial property served in disproportionately high numbers throughout the war.
E) Lacking any military experience and unsure of their cause, the soldiers performed so poorly that it took the addition of 25,000 French ground troops to prevent a British victory.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q84: In 1778, the focus of the war
Q85: Cornwallis was defeated at Yorktown because
A) he
Q86: The main point of The American Crisis
Q87: What was the primary reason that motivated
Q88: What proportion of the colonies' free white
Q90: Which of the following statements accurately describes
Q91: A key consequence of the Battle of
Q92: British possessions in the West Indies
A) were
Q93: Which statement is accurate about France's involvement
Q94: Why did George Washington eventually allow African-Americans
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents