In what way did British leaders misunderstand the Revolutionary War?
A. They thought they had to win only the good will of the people while they ignored military strategy.
B. They thought they had to win only on the battlefield when it was a war to win the hearts and minds of the colonists.
C. They avoided hiring foreign solders to help with the war, worried that such soldiers would hurt the reputation of the British.
D. They respected Patriot military power and were careful as a result.
B. In my opinion, because A. states that they were trying to will the goodwill of the people, which wasn't true. C. States that they avoided hiring mercenaries which is also not true since they hired the Hessians and D. is wrong to the core.
Answer; B They thought they had to win only on the battlefield when it was a war to win the hearts and the minds of the colonists.
Explanation; The British leaders did not appreciate the fact that the colonists were multiple generations past identifying primarily as Englishmen and underestimated the influence of Enlightenment philosophy and failed to respond to guerilla tactics Washington faced in the French and Indian War. They never recognized the lack of public support at home and the cost of transatlantic rebellion during the height of seven years war.
