Question

during the first phase of the american revolution most major battle took place near the cities of boston newyork an philadelphia why would controlling the region have been an important goal for both sides in the war?

Answer 1

During the Revolutionary War, it was important to have control of Boston, New York and Philadelphia because they are large cities and would give you and your troops access to the Hudson River, and you would have advantage of knowing the city to plan perfect attacks against enemies.