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The blockade of Charleston was harmful to the Patriots because it severely restricted their ability to receive essential supplies, reinforcements, and financial support from other colonies and foreign allies. This isolation weakened their military position and morale, making it difficult to sustain their defenses against British forces. Additionally, the blockade hindered trade and the flow of goods, further exacerbating economic hardships for the Patriot cause. As a key strategic port, losing Charleston to the blockade diminished their operational capacity in the southern theater of the war.

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