The patriot leaders of 1776 believed they could defeat the more powerful British because
a. they were fighting on their own ground.
b. they had important supporters in Great Britain.
c. there was a good chance of foreign intervention on their behalf.
d. they were more motivated.
e. all of these choices.
ANS: E
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