Question

Which of the following advantages was held by the British at the beginning of the war?

(1 point)

They had won the hearts and minds of the colonists.

The British army had more weapons and ships than the Continental Army.

British generals respected the fighting powers of their opponents.

All the soldiers fighting for the British were personally dedicated to the war.

Answer 1

The second statement is correct: the British had far more weapons and ships than the Continental Army — a major early advantage (better navy, more manpower and supplies).