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D2AR0N

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Which of the following battles forced the British government to commence peace negotiations with the Americans?
 
  A) Yorktown
  B) Saratoga
  C) Brandywine Creek
  D) Camden
  E) Long Island

Question 2

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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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

E



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