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7nadin3 [17]
3 years ago
6

Why did the British have to stay within 15 miles of the coast during the revolutionary war?

History
2 answers:
aliina [53]3 years ago
7 0
I think it was because they had 2 protect their home too
garik1379 [7]3 years ago
6 0
To watch for enemies coming by boat
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