Because it was too far for the troops to swim.... But seriously folks - Maritime warfare was critical from the age of Elizabeth the First until the planes started flying in WW I - a case of using the most advanced weapon.
Britain sent warships to the colonies primarily to enforce its authority and maintain order amid rising tensions and unrest. The military presence aimed to suppress colonial dissent and ensure compliance with British laws and taxes, particularly following events like the Boston Tea Party. Additionally, the warships were intended to protect British interests and trade routes in the region against potential uprisings or external threats.
In May of 1861, James D. Bulloch was sent to Great Britain to purchase warships and firearms. He was fairly successful in this mission.
Warships and Airplanes.
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In 1775, British warships were primarily stationed in Boston Harbor. This strategic location allowed them to support British troops stationed in Boston and to maintain control over the surrounding areas during the early stages of the American Revolutionary War. The presence of these warships was crucial for resupplying troops and enforcing British authority in the colonies.
Britain did send warships and troops to block the Boston Harbor in 1768 because King George the Third wanted the patronism to stop in Boston because there were murders breaking out such as the Boston Massacre.
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made money for the king of England to send settlers to the colonies of North America
a flotilla of warships
The collective nouns are a fleet of warships, an armada of warships, a flotilla of warships.
"Fleet" can be used for both warships and peaceable merchant ships. "Convoy" requires some warships, but may involve merchant ships being protected by the warships.
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