How did Washington gain control of Boston?(1 point)

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He sent 16,000 troops to launch a surprise attack on the British fort protecting Boston.
He sent 16,000 troops to launch a surprise attack on the British fort protecting Boston.

He surrounded the harbor, giving them no option other than to surrender.
He surrounded the harbor, giving them no option other than to surrender.

He strategically placed cannons overlooking the harbor which forced out the British.
He strategically placed cannons overlooking the harbor which forced out the British.

He gained the trust of Native Americans who led a deadly attack on the British.

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The correct response is:

He strategically placed cannons overlooking the harbor which forced out the British.

George Washington's strategic placement of cannons, particularly those captured from Fort Ticonderoga and positioned on Dorchester Heights, gave the Continental Army a significant advantage and ultimately led to the British evacuation from Boston in March 1776.