Multiple choice

What was the ratio of British soldiers per colonist in Boston before the war?

  1. 1 to 1

  2. 2 to 1

  3. 1 to 4

  4. 1 to 10
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Explanation

In the period leading up to the revolution, the British military presence in Boston was significant, with estimates suggesting a ratio of approximately one soldier for every four colonists.

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