In 1778, the Focus of the War Shifted

question 13

Multiple Choice

In 1778, the focus of the war shifted:

• A) from minor skirmishes of fewer than 100 men to major battles, each involving thousands of soldiers.
• B) from fighting in the southern states to fighting in New York and New England.
• C) to an emphasis on the Continental army's trying to capture British strongholds in the Ohio Valley.
• D) to the South, where the British captured Savannah that year.
• E) to emancipation, when General Washington declared all slaves who fought for American independence should be free.

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Definitions:

Upper Brainstem

The part of the brainstem that is closer to the top part of the brain, involved in basic life functions such as consciousness, breathing, and heart rate.

Lower Brainstem

A region at the base of the brain connecting to the spinal cord, responsible for fundamental life-sustaining functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Cerebellum

The part of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, which coordinates and regulates muscular activity, balance, and motor learning.

Circadian Rhythm

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