Question

what was the british three point plan to defeat the colonial rebellion in 1777?

Answer 1

The British plan lay an three dimensions. It was proposed by William Howe a British officer.

He believed that New England was the base of rebellion hence putting in place this option will remove it from other colonies. He took an initiative to request 15000 other troops.

"Lure of capital"

The main purpose was to take Philadelphia and Boston. This plan was reckless as there was no support of Burgoyne's army thus it would be hard for the British army to cross rivers.

To take Philadelphia by sea not land. Howe would 250ships to transport his troops to Chesapeake to confront the American army along Hudson and Ciscohana rivers.

Answer 2

Explanation:

• The British plan had three dimensions.
• It was proposed by William Howe by a British official.

• He believed that New England was the basis of the rebellion, so by applying this option, it would be far from other colonies.
• He took the initiative to request 15,000 other soldiers.  

• The main purpose was to take Philadelphia and Boston.
• The plan was careless because there was no support from Bergen's army, so it would be difficult for the British army to cross the rivers.

• No land by sea to take Philadelphia.
• Hovee will transport 250 troops to carry their troops in Chesapeake to face the US Army with Hudson and Siskona rivers.