Question

which was a part of the southern strategy?
promise southern american officers land and titles in england to recruit them to fight for the crown instead.
incite a civil war between rich and poor in the south so they could not reinforce the war effort in new england.
overthrow patriot governments in southern states and replace them with loyalist governments.
use loyalist forces, including freed slaves, to hold territory while the regular army marched on.

Explanation:

The Southern Strategy during the American Revolutionary War aimed to regain control of the southern colonies. One key aspect was to overthrow patriot - led governments in the southern states and replace them with loyalist - controlled ones. This would help the British establish a base of support in the South.

• The first option about promising southern American officers land and titles in England is not a main part of the Southern Strategy. The British focused more on local support in the colonies rather than offering English - based rewards.
• Inciting a civil war between rich and poor in the south to affect New England's war effort is not a well - documented part of the Southern Strategy. The strategy was more about direct control in the South.
• While the British did use loyalist forces, the idea of using freed slaves in the way described (as a main part of holding territory while the Regular army marched on) was not the core of the Southern Strategy. The core was about government replacement.

Answer:

Overthrow patriot governments in southern states and replace them with loyalist governments.