Which of the following best describes the first two years of the American Revolution? A string of Continental army victories mad
e the end of the war seem close. The Continental army experienced an equal number of victories and defeats. A string of Continental army defeats was reversed when Washington retired. The Continental army faced defeat nearly every time they fought the British.
I'd say A. a string of Continental army victories made the end of the war seem close.
Explanation:
During the first two years of the Revolutionary War, most of the fighting between the patriots and British took place in the north. At first, the British generally had their way because of their far superior sea power. Despite Washington's daring victories, the British still retained the initiative. Indeed, had British efforts been better coordinated, they probably could have put down the rebellion in 1777. Patriot forces, commanded by General Horatio Gates, achieved a significant victory at Saratoga, New York, in October 1777. Within months, this victory induced France to sign treaties of alliance and commerce with the United States. In retrospect, French involvement was the turning point of the war, although that was not obvious at the time.
