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? multiple choice
A The Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the area and could lead British troops through the woods.
B The Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the habits of the French and Algonquins and could plan accordingly.
C The Iroquois likely had more modern equipment than the British.
D The Iroquois likely instructed British troops how to fight in the woods.
The correct answer is B. The Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the habits of the French and Algonquins and could plan accordingly.
To answer this question, let's look at the given excerpt. It states that the Iroquois helped the British fight against the French and the French allies, the Algonquins. From this information, we can infer that the Iroquois played a role in supporting the British troops during the surprise attack.
Looking at the multiple-choice options, option A suggests that the Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the area and could lead British troops through the woods. This seems plausible because Native American tribes often had extensive knowledge of their surrounding territories and were skilled at navigating through forests and wilderness.
Option B suggests that the Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the habits of the French and Algonquins and could plan accordingly. This is also a valid possibility because Native American tribes often had experiences and relationships with neighboring tribes, which could provide insights into their habits and strategies.
Option C suggests that the Iroquois likely had more modern equipment than the British. However, there is no information in the given text to suggest this, so it is less likely to be the correct answer.
Option D suggests that the Iroquois likely instructed British troops how to fight in the woods. While the Iroquois may have provided some guidance or advice, the given text does not specifically mention this, so it is less likely to be the correct answer.
Based on the information provided in the excerpt, the most plausible answer would be option A - the Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the area and could lead British troops through the woods.
A The Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the area and could lead British troops through the woods.
B The Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the habits of the French and Algonquins and could plan accordingly.