Revolutionary War Logistics and Transportation

What was a significant challenge faced by soldiers in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?

• Lack of food

• Lack of water

• Lack of shoes

• Lack of weapons

What was a major reason for the British campaign to take Philadelphia to come to a halt in 1777?

• Lack of artillery

• Lack of healthy horses

• Lack of food supplies

• Lack of soldiers

How did the British army attempt to overcome their shortage of horses?

• By using camels instead

• By importing horses from Europe

• By offering cash bounties for horses

• By breeding horses locally

What advantage did the British have in terms of transportation during the Revolutionary War?

• Efficient railways

• Advanced road networks

• Superior horse breeds

• A strong naval fleet

What role did American privateers play in the Revolutionary War?

• They built fortifications

• They hunted British ships

• They provided food supplies to the army

• They trained Continental soldiers