Answer:
Some of the challenges that George Washington faced in forming an army was enlisting enough men, training those men, and acquiring enough supplies to sustain them throughout the war effort
Explanation:
Chapter 6 Section 4 Assessment
1.) What challenges did George Washington face in forming the army?
- <u>Some of the challenges that George Washington faced in forming an army was enlisting enough men, training those men, and acquiring enough supplies to sustain them throughout the war effort.</u>
2.) What forced the British to leave Boston?
The colonists firing upon them from the higher ground position of Dorchester Heights forced the British to leave Boston.
3.) What is Common Sense?
Common Sense is a pamphlet written by Thomas Pain which presented the argument to colonists as to why they should seek independence from Great Britain. The document was able to persuade some Americans to join in the fight for independence.
4.) Why did it take colonists so long to declare independence?
Student responses will vary; they may include:
The colonists wanted to do everything in their power to avoid splitting from Great Britain; they were used to the way that they ruled, they valued loyalty, and also recognized fighting against the skilled “Redcoats” would most likely be a very bloody endeavor and may not work.
