The Colonists Faced All of the Following Weaknesses in the War

question 88

Multiple Choice

The colonists faced all of the following weaknesses in the War for Independence EXCEPT

• A) poor organization.
• B) sectional jealousy, which constantly interfered with the appointment of military leaders.
• C) great difficulties in raising money to support the army.
• D) the use of numerous mediocre European officers.
• E) a weak central authority running the war effort.

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