Question

Why was the Siege of Savannah (1779) considered a failure for the Patriots?(1 point)
Responses

The British easily defeated the attacking French and American forces.
The British easily defeated the attacking French and American forces.

The Patriots captured the city but lost it again a week later.
The Patriots captured the city but lost it again a week later.

The Patriots gained control of Savannah’s port.
The Patriots gained control of Savannah’s port.

The French refused to send help.
The French refused to send help.
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Answer 1

The British easily defeated the attacking French and American forces. (The Franco-American assault failed—heavy casualties on Oct 9—and the British kept control of Savannah.)