Question

What did wealthy merchants in Baltimore do before the British arrived

A) sailed away from the city as quickly as possible and went to south Charleston
B) sank their own ships in the harbor to create a barrier to keep the British out
C) argued with the military commander about his plans for defending the city

Answer 1

Sank their own ships in the harbor to create a barrier to keep the British out.

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