Question

short - answer question
i. answer (a), (b), and (c).
(a) briefly explain one specific strength that patriots had in the american revolution in the period 1774 to 1783.
(b) briefly explain one specific way that france influenced the american revolution in the period 1774 to 1783.
(c) briefly explain one specific role that native americans played in the american revolution in the period 1774 to 1783.

Explanation:

(a) One strength of the Patriots was their strong motivation. They were fighting for independence, self - governance, and rights they felt were being violated by the British. This ideological drive led to high levels of commitment and perseverance among the Patriot forces.
(b) France provided crucial military support to the Patriots. It supplied troops, ships, and military equipment. The French navy, in particular, was instrumental in the victory at Yorktown in 1781, blockading the British fleet and preventing reinforcements and escape for Cornwallis' army.
(c) Some Native American tribes sided with the British, seeing them as a counter - balance to the expanding American settlers who threatened their lands. Other tribes remained neutral or even sided with the Patriots in hopes of securing better treatment and land rights post - war. For example, the Oneida tribe allied with the Patriots and provided assistance in battles.

Answer:

(a) Strong ideological motivation for independence.
(b) Military support including troops and naval blockade at Yorktown.
(c) Some tribes sided with the British to protect their lands; others, like the Oneida, sided with the Patriots.