35 One of the Key Reasons the British Lost the Afghanistan

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Multiple Choice

35 One of the key reasons the British lost the Afghanistan Wars was because

• A) the British rule in India was too harsh at the time for them to gain much support.
• B) the climate was much too hot and humid for the soldiers.
• C) the British underestimated their enemy.
• D) the British had few weapons.
• E) None of the options are correct.

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