False back then African Americans were not even allowed to read so how could they petitoned ? they were punished for knowing how to read if found out.
Try searching it up on Google. You can type this person's information and the time.
He was a Federalist, Democratic-Republican, a National Republican, and then later part of the Whig Party.
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Washington's main strategy was to win by War of Attrition. he would wear down the enemy by blocking their supplies and troops from entering the country. While also using small battles to wear down the enemy overtime.
So the answer to your question would be 4.) to use the navy to prevent British troops and supplies from coming to America.
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