<span>US troops had been wounded or killed by rebels.</span>
As for the rivers, the colonists were aware you must have water to successfully maintain life whether it be human life or plant life, it is necessary. Also being close to water helped them in the workforce, like carrying out trade or fishing It was a "win win" for them.
Im not sure but. It made them want to fight back against the people expanding west. I’m so sorry if it’s wrong
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Wait it isn't 5! Just a second. It is -15
-4 times 5 is negative 20. When you add 5 to negative 20, it becomes -15