In 1779, the British decided to focus on the Southern colonies mainly because they hoped to divide the U.S. forces. The strategy was to exploit the loyalties of many Loyalists in the South and thought that by capturing Southern states, they could weaken the rebellion and potentially rally more support for the British cause from Loyalist populations.
Why did the British decide to focus on the Southern colonies in 1779?(1 point) Responses They had been forced out of the North. They had been forced out of the North. They hoped to divide the U.S. forces. They hoped to divide the U.S. forces. They wanted to follow up on their victory at Saratoga. They wanted to follow up on their victory at Saratoga. They were joined by the French on their side of the war.
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