In the Fall of 1776,the British Hired 8,000 Hessian Mercenaries

question 10

Multiple Choice

In the fall of 1776,the British hired 8,000 Hessian mercenaries and

• A) brought in 10,000 additional troops from Scotland.
• B) concentrated their military might in New York.
• C) further swelled their ranks by emptying the jails in England.
• D) focused on protecting their holdings in Canada.

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