As the Fighting in the Final Phase (1778-81)of the American

question 80

Multiple Choice

As the fighting in the final phase (1778-81) of the American Revolution carried into communities previously isolated from the war,

• A)local criticism of Patriots increased.
• B)American armies engaged in more large,open-field battles.
• C)support for independence greatly increased.
• D)large segments of the American population became war refugees.
• E)more Loyalists began actively helping the British.

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Legitimate Power

Authority that a person or a group holds that is accepted and recognized by others, often due to a formal position or role.

Reward Power

A type of power that comes from the ability to confer rewards on others for complying with one's wishes or directives.

Coercive Power

A form of power that is derived from the ability to punish or penalize others.

Informal Leaders

Individuals within an organization who influence others through personal forms of power and relationships rather than through formal authority positions.