Question

casual historians have largely disregarded what was perhaps the most important factor in winning the american revolution—the assistance of france. france sent advisers, arms, and a strong navy, all of which turned the tide of the war. additionally, england could not commit its forces fully to the rebellious colonies, knowing that it might also have to fight france. against the full force of englands might, even the great george washington may have faltered. of course, this is not to discount the gallantry of the colonists, who persevered under great adversity. why does the passage include the sentence about the gallantry of the colonists? 1 to avoid a possible perception that the author does not hold respect for the accomplishments of the colonists 2 to provide further evidence to support the claim that foreign assistance was the key to winning the war 3 to emphasize the importance of george washington in motivating his ragtag troops to fight the english army

Explanation:

The passage emphasizes France's aid but also mentions colonists' gallantry to show respect for their efforts and avoid misinterpretation.

Answer:

1. to avoid a possible perception that the author does not hold respect for the accomplishments of the colonists