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During the fight for Vincennes, why were the Americans called sharpshooters?

A) They fought the British with knives instead of guns.

B) They were quick thinkers.

C) They were unable to shoot the British.

D) They were able to hit British soldiers who were firing muskets from the fort's walls.

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I'd go 4 D not sure tho.

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A) They fought the British with knives instead of guns.

This would be why they carried that name.

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