Question

at the beginning of the american revolution, general washington would have been likely to support
longer enlistments for colonial troops
shorter enlistments for british troops.
longer enlistments for british troops
shorter enlistments for colonial troops

Explanation:

At the start of the American Revolution, General Washington faced the challenge of building a capable and stable colonial - army. Longer enlistments for colonial troops would have provided more consistency and time for training. He was not concerned with British troops' enlistment lengths as they were the enemy. Shorter enlistments for colonial troops would have made it difficult to form a cohesive fighting force.

Answer:

longer enlistments for colonial troops