In the text you read the following about George Washington and the Battle of Fort Necessity: Determined to carry out his orders, Washington hurried on. Native American allies revealed that French scouts were camped in the woods ahead. Marching quietly through the night, Washington launched a surprise attack and scattered the French. The Iroquois helped the British fight against the French, as well as the French allies, the Algonquins. Question Use the excerpt to answer the question. How might the Iroquois have been helpful in assisting the British troops in the surprise attack? (1 point) Responses The Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the area and could lead British troops through the woods. The Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the area and could lead British troops through the woods. The Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the habits of the French and Algonquins and could plan accordingly. The Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the habits of the French and Algonquins and could plan accordingly. The Iroquois likely had more modern equipment than the British. The Iroquois likely had more modern equipment than the British. The Iroquois likely instructed British troops how to fight in the woods. The Iroquois likely instructed British troops how to fight in the woods.
The Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the area and could lead British troops through the woods.
The correct answer is: The Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the area and could lead British troops through the woods.
To determine how the Iroquois might have been helpful in assisting the British troops in the surprise attack, we can analyze the given text. The text states that the Native American allies, including the Iroquois, revealed that French scouts were camped in the woods ahead. This suggests that the Iroquois had information about the French presence in the area. Additionally, the text mentions that Washington launched a surprise attack and scattered the French, implying that the attack was successful. Therefore, based on this information, the most accurate response is: "The Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the habits of the French and Algonquins and could plan accordingly." They provided valuable intelligence and potentially helped the British troops plan their attack based on their knowledge of the enemy.
