He wanted to end slavery at the same time
This statement is true. The British force outnumbered the American force The colonists were vastly outnumbered and outgunned.
The best historical skill is "though the eyes" of Roman Empire. In other words how did the Roman people react to brutal violence of hurting one another in battles of parties-of 2 sides.
Using this historical skill the historian would interpret the reasons as to why the Roman Empire could allow battle fights. In the eyes of Roman Empire:fighting for power, win, justice, challenge for the Empire -and prosperity.
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