Question

section 6

1. what tactics did the americans use successfully against the british in the southern colonies?
2. how did the success of the continental army in the south contribute to the american victory?
3. how did the french help the americans in the battle of yorktown?

Explanation:

1. Americans used guerrilla - style warfare in the Southern Colonies. Irregular troops carried out hit - and - run attacks, harassing British forces, disrupting supply lines, and taking advantage of local knowledge of the terrain.
2. The success of the Continental army in the South weakened British forces in the region, tied down British troops, and boosted American morale. It also set the stage for the final victory by forcing the British to re - allocate resources and eventually leading to the decisive battles.
3. The French provided naval support at the Battle of Yorktown, blockading the British by sea, preventing reinforcements and supplies from reaching Cornwallis' army. They also provided ground troops, contributing to the numerical superiority of the combined American - French forces.

Answer:

1. Guerrilla - style warfare, hit - and - run attacks, disrupting supply lines.
2. Weakened British forces, boosted American morale, set stage for final victory.
3. Naval blockade, provision of ground troops.