46.39 А.
Read the excerpt from "George Washington."
Which detail is most relevant to the central idea in this
excerpt?
He realized early that the best strategy was to harass
the British. He reported to Congress, "we should on all
occasions avoid a general action, or put anything to the
risque, unless compelled by a necessity, into which we
ought never to be drawn." Ensuing battles saw him fall
back slowly, then strike unexpectedly. Finally in 1781
with the aid of French allies—he forced the surrender of
Cornwallis at Yorktown.
Washington gave reports to Congress in which he
explained the reasons for his battle strategies.
Washington was the commander of the Continental
army during the Revolutionary War.
O Comwallis was one of the commanders of the British
army during the Revolutionary War.
O One Washington battle strategy was to have his
troops fall back slowly and then strike the British
unexpectedly.