By 1780, What Major Factor Prevented Britain from Concentrating All

question 49

Multiple Choice

By 1780, what major factor prevented Britain from concentrating all of its military might and naval power in America?

• A)The Revolution had grown into an international struggle that taxed British resources.
• B)The French and Spanish navies effectively controlled the seas.
• C)The Spanish threatened to invade North America if Britain did so.
• D)Britain lacked military leadership.

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