Question

why did colonial naval victories inspire colonists during the american revolution? the continental navy was larger than britains navy. the continental navy was smaller than britains navy. the continental navy victories offset continental army defeats. continental navy victories proved it did not need european help. continental navy victories proved

Explanation:

The Continental navy was much smaller than Britain's navy. Naval victories gave the colonists hope and morale - boost, offsetting some of the defeats of the Continental army. Also, the colonies still needed European help.

Answer:

The Continental navy was smaller than Britain's navy.
The Continental navy victories offset Continental army defeats.