Why Does General Nathaniel Greene Have a Reputation for Success

question 98

Multiple Choice

Why does General Nathaniel Greene have a reputation for success despite losing three major battles between March and September 1781?

• A) His presence on Long Island was enough to convince the British to abandon New York.
• B) France's King Louis was impressed with the discipline and style of American troops and decided to aid the rebels in their struggle.
• C) He succeeded in harassing so many British merchant vessels that British merchants pressured their government to end the war.
• D) He had influential friends in Congress and was able to use them to spread a myth about his military genius.
• E) He sapped British strength and forced General Cornwallis to abandon the backcountry and lead his troops into Virginia.

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