(b) Americanize them, and yes that is a real term.
Most people came to settle in the 13 colonies, because of diverse trade, better job opportunities and religious and enslavement freedom.
The protection of civilians applies to both enemy civilians and one's own civilians. Similarly, you must also distinguish between military objectives and civilian objects. Only military objectives may be attacked. Civilian objects must not be made the object of attack unless they have become military objectives.
but they could be targets
Barge operators C. the Ohio river was nowhere near New York
