Question

question 9 of 10
part of king george iiis plan in moving troops from the colonies to the caribbean was:

a. to capture slaves held by loyalists.
b. to free slaves held by french colonists.
c. to maintain control of the southern colonies using loyalist forces.
d. to fight the americans and the french at the same time.

Explanation:

King George III moved troops from the colonies to the Caribbean. Loyalist forces were seen as a means to maintain control in the southern colonies. Option A is incorrect as Loyalists were on the British side. Option B is not related to the main plan. Option D is not the main reason for this troop movement.

Answer:

C. to maintain control of the southern colonies using Loyalist forces.