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so they didnt win the war

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Q: Why do you think the British army set up and maintained their blockade?
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Describe the british blockade and America's response to it?

The British had a blockade to prevent supplies and reinforcements from reaching the Continental Army.


Supplies and reinforcements could not reach the Continental Army because of?

Supplies and reinforcements could not reach the Contiental Army because of a blockade.


What did the british do to prevent supplies and reinforcements for reaching the continental army?

they had a blockaed


Who blocked the harbor and cut off British supplies in the battle of Yorktown?

The French Fleet, under Admiral the Comte de Grasse, which on Sept. 5, 1781, in the Battle of Chesapeake Capes had driven off the British Fleet from the Bay. De Grasse's Fleet maintained a sea blockade of Cornwallis' Army, preventing them from receiving supplies.


Which army advanced as far as concord and then retreated?

British army


Why did America need to break the British naval blockade?

Great Britain's navy kept the ships of the Patriots and of their allies from entering or leaving American harbors. This blockade prevented supplies and reinforcements from reaching the Continental Army.


What army do you think seems more prepared for battle the continental army and the British army why?

The British Army because they were trained but, yet, they were epicly defeated at the battle of Yorktown.


Why did the battle of Yorktown end?

The French Fleet arrived in time to form a blockade,preventing the British Navy from aiding the British Army at Yorktown. Cornwallis being surrounded and unable to resupply,realized it was over.


Which regiment of the British Army should i join?

You should only join the British Army regiment that you think is best to suit your life.


Why couldn't the supples and reinforcementsreach the Continental Army?

A blockade


How much does a major earn in the British army?

over £50.000 i think


What were the advantage of the Americans during the American revolution?

The British had a lot of advantages that stacked against the Revolutionary Army. For starters, the British had one of the world's best professional armies. The British also had the most powerful navy in the world, allowing them to blockade American ports to prevent trade. In addition, they knew where the Americans were. Did you know that the Revolutionary Army had some advantages over the British that were better than ANY British advantage?