Washington reported that Braddock “halted to level every mole-hill and to erect bridges over every brook, by which means we were four days in getting twelve miles.”

Question

Based on the illustration and the quote from Washington's report, Why were attacks by the French and their Native American allies successful against the British in the forests? (Select two)

(2 points)
Responses

The British troops moved slowly and noisily through the forests.
The British troops moved slowly and noisily through the forests.

The British had already adapted their fighting style to the landscape
The British had already adapted their fighting style to the landscape

The British were easy targets by sharpshooters with their red uniforms in the forests.
The British were easy targets by sharpshooters with their red uniforms in the forests.

The British did not have any Native American allies to help them in the forests.

Answer 1

The correct responses based on the provided quote and context are:

1. The British troops moved slowly and noisily through the forests.
2. The British were easy targets by sharpshooters with their red uniforms in the forests.

These answers highlight the difficulties the British faced due to their movement tactics and the visibility of their uniforms, which made them vulnerable in the forested environment.