Question

Read this topic sentence: George Washington showed great leadership during the American Revolution. Which of the following sentences best supports the main idea? A. George Washington was born in 1732. B. George Washington served as an officer during the French and Indian War. C. George Washington led his army to a decisive victory at Yorktown. D. George Washington lived in Mount Vernon with his wife, Martha.

Answer 1

The sentence that best supports the idea is C. The Provincial Congress formed by the thirteen colonies during the American Revolution, built a Continental Army under the leadership of General George Washington. This Army together with French Troops defeated the British Army commanded by Cornwallis in 1781 in the Battle of Yorktown.

The Battle boosted American morale and revived French enthusiasm for the war, as well as undermining popular support for the conflict in Great Britain.

This was a long period of wars, battles and negotiations which ended up in the Treaty of Paris in 1873.

Answer 2

Answer:

c is the correct answer

Explanation: