Which of the following was not one of Britain's difficulties during the War for Independence?
A) It had a large but ill-trained army.
B) It had difficulty in supplying the army.
C) Its navy had been weakened by budget cuts.
D) American privateers seriously hampered Britain's merchant marine.
E) It had a rising financial burden that the politically influential landed gentry were increasingly reluctant to shoulder.

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Britain's army was actually well-trained, which contrasts with the common perception of colonial forces. The difficulties Britain faced during the War for Independence included logistical challenges, a weakened navy due to budget cuts, disruption of merchant marine activities by American privateers, and financial strains that the landed gentry were reluctant to bear. However, the assertion that Britain had a large but ill-trained army is incorrect; British troops were professional and among the best trained in the world at the time.

Which of the Following Was Not One of Britain's Difficulties