How could the American army in the early years of the War for Independence be characterized?
A) It was a well-trained army with a strong tradition of bravery under fire.
B) It was not trained to fight pitched battles against professional armies.
C) It was buoyed by a string of exhilarating victories.
D) It was uncoordinated because of the influence of foreign troops who did not speak English.
E) It was floundering because of a lack of effective or respected leaders.

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The American army in the early years of the War for Independence was largely made up of volunteers and militias with little formal training, making them ill-prepared for traditional, pitched battles against the professional British forces.

How Could the American Army in the Early Years of the War