plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, and ideas between the Americas, West Africa, and the Old World in the 15th and 16th centuries
I believe Horace means that Greece won freedom from the Romans and somewhat ruled them. Like you said, Greek architecture, art and science merged with Roman knowledge. Furthermore, Greeks controlled the Roman Senate.
I think you're trying to see the "fight" from both sides. You can't. For this assignment, you have to write from the perspective of Greeks being victorious.
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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