Why Did George Washington Want a Long War

question 32

Multiple Choice

Why did George Washington want a long war?

• A) He wanted to give his soldiers more experience in the battlefield.
• B) He hoped a war would break out in Europe to distract Britain.
• C) The strategy of guerrilla warfare succeeded only in long wars.
• D) He needed time to formulate a military strategy and battle plan.

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