Question

which of the following best describes the early phases of the american revolution?
a string of continental army victories made the end of the war seem close.
the continental army experienced an equal number of victories and defeats.
a string of continental army defeats was reversed when washington retired.
the continental army faced defeat most times they fought the british.

Explanation:

In the early phases of the American Revolution, the Continental Army was poorly trained, under-supplied, and outmatched by the professional British military. They suffered far more defeats than victories in major engagements, such as the losses in the Battle of Long Island and the retreat from New York, with only occasional small wins like Trenton that were exceptions to the trend. The other options are incorrect: there were not a string of Continental victories, the number of defeats was not equal to victories, and Washington did not retire to reverse defeats.

Answer:

D. The Continental army faced defeat most times they fought the British.