Which of the following best describes the early phases of the American Revolution?

Question

A string of Continental army victories made the end of the war seem close.
The Continental army experienced an equal number of victories and defeats.
A string of Continental army defeats was reversed when Washington retired.
The Continental army faced defeat most times they fought the British.

Answer 1

The best description of the early phases of the American Revolution from the options given is: The Continental army faced defeat most times they fought the British.

During the early stages of the revolution, the Continental Army struggled against the more experienced and better-equipped British forces, suffering numerous defeats in key battles. While there were some victories, they were not consistent, and the overall situation for the Continental Army was challenging in the early years of the war.