Question

In 1779, American colonists attacked the city of Savannah in an attempt to regain control of the city. Why did the colonists attack the city?
A.The colonists had promised to return land surrounding the city to their American Indian allies.
B.Capturing the city would force the British to retreat south, where they would face the Spanish military.
C.Controlling the major port city would prevent Great Britain from receiving supplies it needed for its military.
D.The city was the last British stronghold in the colonies, and its capture would end the American Revolution.

Answer 1

Answer:

The American colonists attached the city of Savannah in an attempt to regain control because: Option C Controlling the major port city would prevent Great Britain from receiving supplies it needed for its military.

Explanation:

Savannah is an important Atlantic port, and it helped to supply plantations in the region and acted as a mercantile center. Savannah was also very strategic to the British as a maritime power and from there they could easily conquer both further south and further north, as they unfortuately did after the siege was unsuccessful (Smith, 2019). The Siege of Savannah is considered one of the deadliest in terms of losses for the American Revolutionaries and their foreign supporters (Irish, French, and other mercinaries participated in trying to defeat the British) in this battle. The Britsh would go on to reconquer Charleston, SC and northward into parts of Virginia as well.