Question

during the american revolution, the continental army was helped by men from different european... prussia: prussia (a state in modern-day germany) sent military officer friedrich von steuben to train the continental troops. von steuben was a useful resource for the patriots because he had experience in training soldiers. choose the correct answer: what did the spanish do in north america in 1779? battled french troops along the yukon river; defeated british forces along the mississippi river; helped the british win near the colorado river.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Spain and France were allies during the American Revolution, so they wouldn't battle. Also, the Yukon River is in Alaska, not a focus of Spanish operations in 1779. Eliminate.
• Option 2: In 1779, Spain (an ally of the Americans) fought British forces along the Mississippi River, aiming to weaken British control in North America. This aligns with historical events.
• Option 3: Spain was an ally of the Americans against Britain, so they wouldn't help the British. Also, the Colorado River area wasn't a key British - Spanish battleground in 1779. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. defeated British forces along the Mississippi River