Which of the following is true of the soldiers who fought for American independence?

A) During the war's later years, the Continental army relied increasingly on young men with limited economic prospects.
B) Relatively few-only one in sixty-ultimately lost their lives in the war.
C) Nearly one-third of all American soldiers were slaves fighting as substitutes for their masters.
D) Because they had the most to gain, men of substantial property served in disproportionately high numbers throughout the war.
E) Lacking any military experience and unsure of their cause, the soldiers performed so poorly that it took the addition of 25,000 French ground troops to prevent a British victory.

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Ujjwal Kumar · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  During the later years of the American Revolutionary War, the Continental Army indeed relied more on younger men who had fewer economic opportunities. This shift occurred as the war progressed and the initial enthusiasm that might have attracted a broader cross-section of society waned, leading to a reliance on those who saw military service as a viable path due to limited alternatives.

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