Question

Which describes the way George Washington kept his small army together during the early years of the American Revolution? A. stay on the offensive and keep attacking no matter what B. ask Spain for mercenaries to fight the British on the frontier C. retreat when necessary to save the army D. imitate the European style of warfare

Answer 1

One of the ways in which George Washington kept his small army together during the early years of the American Revolution was to "retreat when necessary to save the army," since he knew that he did not have the manpower of resources to go head-first into every engagement. 

Answer 2

The statement that best describes the way George Washington kept his small army together during the early years of the American Revolution is option C. retreat when necessary to save the army. Washington's tactic was to harass the British when possible and avoid direct confrontation. He retreated when necessary to save the army and then suddenly attacked when not expected.