“In Roman times, a general named Hannibal had crossed the Alps and invaded the Roman homeland, winning battle after battle. The Romans turned to a man named Fabius Maximus, and named him dictator. Fabius, recognizing the military genius and ability of Hannibal and his troops, decided to avoid fighting an open battle; instead, he burned crops and shelters and attacked supply lines, forcing Hannibal to constantly seek for him…but never to find him…”

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“In Roman times, a general named Hannibal had crossed the Alps and invaded the Roman homeland, winning battle after battle.  The Romans turned to a man named Fabius Maximus, and named him dictator.  Fabius, recognizing the military genius and ability of Hannibal and his troops, decided to avoid fighting an open battle; instead, he burned crops and shelters and attacked supply lines, forcing Hannibal to constantly seek for him…but never to find him…”

The so-called Fabian Strategy might have served as a military inspiration to ____________.

Group of answer choices

Benedict Arnold

George Washington*

Thomas Gage

William Cornwallis

Please don't just tell me the correct answer can you explain it to me? I'm not good at history and again none of the links my teacher are giving me work for some reason.

Ms. Sue · Answer

What is so hard to understand about burning crops and necessary supplies?

Ms. Sue · Answer

That's when you look up a couple of the people. It was neither A nor B. Google burn crops Thomas Gage Google burn crops Cornwallis