Why did American prospects for victory seem bleakest in December, 1776?
a. Howe’s offer to pardon anyone who swore alliance to the king was overwhelmingly successful.
b. The Continental Army lacked basic supplies and many men were preparing to go home at the end of their enlistment.
c. Parliament had just sent more than 50,000 additional troops to the mainland colonies.
d. A significant number of slaves took up arms to fight the Patriots.
b. The Continental Army lacked basic supplies and many men were preparing to go home at the end of their enlistment.
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