How did Washington gain control of Boston?
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A. He sent 16,000 troops to launch a surprise attack on the British fort protecting Boston.
B. He surrounded the harbor, giving them no option other than to surrender.
C. He strategically placed cannons overlooking the harbor which forced out the British.
D. He gained the trust of Native Americans who led a deadly attack on the British.
C. He strategically placed cannons overlooking the harbor which forced out the British.
Why were colonial minutemen so prepared for the arrival of the British in Concord? Select all that apply.
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A. When Washington saw the British, he fired three canon shots sending a warning signal.
B. Paul Revere had warned villages that the redcoats were coming.
C. The Green Mountain Boys hid in the bushes and warned the Continental Army.
D. When the British headed out, Americans hung two lamps as a warning signal.
B. Paul Revere had warned villages that the redcoats were coming.
C. The Green Mountain Boys hid in the bushes and warned the Continental Army.
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
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A. to declare war on England
B. to raise a colonial army
C. to declare allegiance to the King of England
D. to convince France to enter the war
D. to convince France to enter the war
Option B is the correct answer. Washington gained control of Boston by surrounding the harbor, giving the British no option other than to surrender.
The correct answer is C. He strategically placed cannons overlooking the harbor which forced out the British.
To get to this answer, you can break down the options and analyze them:
A. He sent 16,000 troops to launch a surprise attack on the British fort protecting Boston.
This option implies a direct military assault. However, it is important to note that Washington did not have 16,000 troops available to send for a surprise attack on Boston. Additionally, the British did not have a single fort protecting Boston, but rather a series of fortifications and military positions.
B. He surrounded the harbor, giving them no option other than to surrender.
While it is true that Washington and his troops did surround Boston, this option oversimplifies the situation. The British had the option to try to break through Washington's forces by land or sea, or to hold out until reinforcements arrived. The surrender of Boston was not solely due to being surrounded.
C. He strategically placed cannons overlooking the harbor which forced out the British.
This option accurately describes one of the key factors that led to Washington gaining control of Boston. Washington's troops, with the help of Colonel Henry Knox, positioned cannons on Dorchester Heights, which overlooked Boston harbor. This threatened the British ships and fortified positions, forcing the British to evacuate Boston.
D. He gained the trust of Native Americans who led a deadly attack on the British.
This option is incorrect, as there is no historical evidence to support that Washington gained the trust of Native Americans who led a deadly attack on the British in Boston.
By analyzing the options, we can see that option C, placing cannons overlooking the harbor, is the most accurate and supported answer.