-In 1779-1780, the British Turned Their Attention to the South

question 35

Multiple Choice

-In 1779-1780, the British turned their attention to the South because of their greater

• A) opportunity to use their navy to capture ports and cities in this region
• B) reliance on slaves to tip the balance of power in their favor
• C) possibility of fighting the Continental Army in a conventional style
• D) prospect of gaining support from the large Loyalist population

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