Incomplete question. However, I inferred from a historical perspective.
<u>Explanation</u>:
Thomas Gage (General Thomas Gage) was is a famous British general that controlled a large portion of British soldiers in North America during the British colonial era.
His statement likely came at a time when there was large opposition coming from Boston over perceived injustices from the government. Hence, his statement meant they (those in power) were losing or not in control over Boston.
Im pretty sure its true but not 100% correct .
True.
For example, guerrilla and small battle tactics are the same in both wars alongside difficulties in training the citizens to fight themselves against the enemy's too.
Based on this document, two ways President Polk proposed to address the issue of slavery in the <span>territories was to dictate which states would be free, and to allow the states to decide. </span>