In 1755, the British government sent General Edward Braddock to Virginia with orders to _____.
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Responses
take over for George Washington
take over for George Washington
capture Fort Duquesne
capture Fort Duquesne
attack the Iroquois tribes
attack the Iroquois tribes
declare war against France
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capture Fort Duquesne
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
In the text you read the following about George Washington and the Battle of Fort Necessity:
Determined to carry out his orders, Washington hurried on. Native American allies revealed that French scouts were camped in the woods ahead. Marching quietly through the night, Washington launched a surprise attack and scattered the French. The Iroquois helped the British fight against the French, as well as the French allies, the Algonquins.
How might the Iroquois have been helpful in assisting the British troops in the surprise attack?
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Responses
The Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the area and could lead British troops through the woods.
The Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the area and could lead British troops through the woods.
The Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the habits of the French and Algonquins and could plan accordingly.
The Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the habits of the French and Algonquins and could plan accordingly.
The Iroquois likely had more modern equipment than the British.
The Iroquois likely had more modern equipment than the British.
In the text you read the following about George Washington and the Battle of Fort Necessity:
Determined to carry out his orders, Washington hurried on. Native American allies revealed that French scouts were camped in the woods ahead. Marching quietly through the night, Washington launched a surprise attack and scattered the French. The Iroquois helped the British fight against the French, as well as the French allies, the Algonquins.
How might the Iroquois have been helpful in assisting the British troops in the surprise attack?
(1 point)
Responses
The Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the area and could lead British troops through the woods.
The Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the area and could lead British troops through the woods.
The Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the habits of the French and Algonquins and could plan accordingly.
The Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the habits of the French and Algonquins and could plan accordingly.
The Iroquois likely had more modern equipment than the British.
The Iroquois likely had more modern equipment than the British.
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