Question

Which statement best supports the second account? “I heard the word ‘fire’ and took it and am certain that it came from behind the Soldiers. . . . the word ‘fire’ I took to be a word of Command.” –Benjamin Burdick “I turned about and looked and heard the officer who stood on the right in a line with the Soldiers give the word ‘fire’ twice.” –Daniel Calef “I heard the word ‘fire’ several times but know not whether it came from the Captain, the Soldiers or People.” –Theodore Bliss “Capt. Preston was out and commanded 'em. They drew up and charged their Bayonets.” –Ebenezer Hinkley

Answer 1

Answer: “I heard the word fire several times but know not whether it came from the captain, the soldiers, or the people”

Explanation: This is the only one that supports the Captain, because it states that they ddi not know who was saying fire.

Answer 2

Answer:

C. “I heard the word ‘fire’ several times but know not whether it came from the Captain, the Soldiers or People.” –Theodore Bliss

Explanation: EDGE