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CLEP US History I

Category - Diplomacy

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The colonies felt that they had a chance at defeating the British for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
  1. The colonists gained battle experience in the French and Indian War.
  2. The British military was notoriously weak.
  3. The colonies had a strong economy and could be self-sustaining.
  4. God opposed oppression and was therefore on the colonists' side.
  5. Britain's enemies would undoubtedly support them.
Explanation
Answer: B - The British had one of the best militaries in the world and had just defeated much of the rest of Europe in the Seven Years War, making them a formidable opponent. However, the colonists had gotten battle experience in the French and Indian War, so leaders such as George Washington were seasoned. The economy of the colonies was also strong, and had recently become more independent due to the boycotts of British goods, which helped local industries develop.
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