<span>Communist propaganda was often directed at poor farmers. Mao thought they would be good targets for propaganda, because their lives were hard. Propaganda helped convince them to revolt against wealthier landowners. With the support of Chinese farmers, who made up the majority of China's population, the Communist Party was able to win control of the country.</span>
I believe c.tariffs enabled the north's manufacturers to compete with foreign manufactured goods
George Washington The Patriots' greatest advantage was probably their leader, George Washington. Few could match him for courage and determination. The war might have taken a different turn without Washington. Only 20,000 soldiers made up the Patriot force under George Washington. Yet the Americans were determined to fight. The two sides clashed in the Battle of Long Island in late August 1776. The British badly defeated the outnumbered Continental Army.