How Could the American Army in the Early Years of the War

question 73

Multiple Choice

How could the American army in the early years of the War for Independence be characterized?

• A) It was a well-trained army with a strong tradition of bravery under fire.
• B) It was not trained to fight pitched battles against professional armies.
• C) It was buoyed by a string of exhilarating victories.
• D) It was uncoordinated because of the influence of foreign troops who did not speak English.
• E) It was floundering because of a lack of effective or respected leaders.

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Semicircular Canals

Structures in the inner ear that are part of the vestibular system, helping to maintain balance by sensing head rotation.

Otoliths

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Rhodopsin

Light-absorbing molecule in rod cells and cone cells that contains a pigment and the protein opsin.