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Why did the American navy make hit-and-run attacks against British ships?

A-The American commanders held back because Congress had not authorized them to fight.

B-The American commanders did not want to lose the British cargo by sinking the ships.

C-The American navy feared the ships of the privateers.

D-The American navy was smaller and needed the advantage of surprise.

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Answer:

D

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I think the answer is D
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