Question

Which statement BEST describes the city of Savannah during the American Revolution?
Responses
A It was held by the British for much of the war.It was held by the British for much of the war.
B It became abandoned after the British captured Charleston.It became abandoned after the British captured Charleston.
C It was a haven for Patriots fleeing British influence further inland.It was a haven for Patriots fleeing British influence further inland.
D It served as the capital of the Continental Army in the southern states.

Answer 1

A

The British captured Savannah in December 1778 and held it as a major southern base (despite a failed Franco-American attempt to retake it in 1779) until their evacuation in 1782.