Question

What was General Howe’s reason for capturing Philadelphia instead of Albany?

A) He didn’t have enough supplies to make the long trip to Albany.

B) He thought he could destroy the Continental Army’s morale by capturing the United States capital.

C) He didn’t want to go north when winter was coming.

D) He had secret orders from England to go to Philadelphia and capture the Liberty Bell.

Answer 1

b

Step-by-step explanation:

Howe hoped that by seizing Philadelphia, he would rally the Loyalists in Pennsylvania, discourage the rebels by capturing their capital, and bring the war to a speedy conclusion.