Question

Read the two sentences. During the American Revolution, George Washington proved to be a gifted military strategist. The American Revolution was a war fought for political independence from Britain. Which is the best combination of these two sentences? A)During the American Revolution, George Washington proved political independence. B)During the American Revolution, a war for political independence was fought by military strategists like George Washington. C)During the American Revolution, the war for political independence from Britain, George Washington proved to be a gifted military strategist. D)During the American Revolution, there was a war for political independence

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. During the American Revolution, the war for political independence from Britain, George Washington proved to be a gifted military strategist. This is the best choice. Not only does it combine the two sentences, but it also tells the reader what the American Revolution was. If someone was reading it that had no prior knowledge, this sentence gives the most detail.