Question

Why did colonial naval victories inspire colonists during the American Revolution?

Answer 1

The reason why colonial naval victories inspired colonists during the American Revolution was because the colonists were up against the greatest Naval power in the world (great Britain), so these small victories showed that they actually had a chance of winning the war. 

Answer 2

The answer is B. The Continental navy was smaller than Britain’s navy.

The colonies' navy was hundereds of times smaller than Britain's, so colonial naval victories instilled hope in the colonies by showing that even though they are disadvantaged at sea, they still have a fighting chance against Britain.