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Consider the following statements about the causes of success of the American Revolution : 1. The remoteness of the American continent and British ignorance of the American continent led to the success of the Americans 2. The fierce spirit of liberty drove the T Americans to success 3. The American military forces were superior to the British Which of the statements given above is/ are correct ?

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The success of the American Revolution was driven by several strategic and ideological factors. Statement 1 is correct as the remoteness of the American continent created significant logistical challenges for Britain, which had to transport troops and supplies across the Atlantic, often hampered by a lack of local geographical knowledge. Statement 2 is correct because the 'fierce spirit of liberty' and the desire for independence against oppressive taxation and colonial control motivated the colonists to persevere despite initial setbacks [3]. Statement 3 is incorrect; the American military forces were not inherently superior to the British. In fact, the British army was a professional force that initially defeated George Washington in several battles [1]. The Americans relied on guerrilla tactics, French intervention, and British strategic errors rather than conventional military superiority [1].

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  1. [2] History , class XII (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 11: The Age of Revolutions > Significance of American Revolution > p. 156
  2. [3] History , class XII (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 11: The Age of Revolutions > Summary > p. 172
  3. [1] History , class XII (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 11: The Age of Revolutions > The Declaration of Independence (1776) > p. 155
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