Which of the following was/were the reasons for the defeat of British during the American War of Independence ? 1. THE remoteness of the American Continent and the lack of good roads 2. The British authorities failed to rally the loyalist Americans 3. The Americans benefited from the extraordinary military leadership of George Washington 4. The Americans had acccss to superior arms and ammunition Sclcct the correct answer using the code given below:

The British defeat in the American War of Independence was driven by several strategic and logistical factors. Firstly, the remoteness of the American continent created a 3,000-mile line of communication across the Atlantic, making it extremely difficult for the British to transport men and supplies [1]. The lack of infrastructure and the need to forage for resources further hindered their operations. Secondly, while approximately one-fifth of the population were Loyalists, the British authorities failed to effectively rally and integrate them into a cohesive counterinsurgency force. Thirdly, the Americans benefited from the extraordinary military leadership of George Washington, whose tactical maneuvers and ability to maintain the Continental Army under duress were pivotal [2]. Conversely, the claim that Americans had superior arms is incorrect; the British were generally better supplied and equipped, whereas American logistics were often spartan and reliant on captured or foreign-aid weaponry.

Sources

1. [1] History , class XII (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 11: The Age of Revolutions > The Declaration of Independence (1776) > p. 155
2. [2] https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/american-war-independence-key-battles