Final answer:
The exact distance General Washington and his forces traveled during the march to Yorktown in 1781 exceeds all options provided. The journey was part of a strategic operation in the larger Siege of Yorktown, culminating in a decisive victory. option c is answer
Step-by-step explanation:
In the 1781 march to Yorktown, General George Washington and his Continental Army, along with French allies under the Comte de Rochambeau, traveled much more than 300 miles. This movement was part of the decisive Siege of Yorktown, which lasted from September 28 to October 19, 1781.
The journey took them from their positions around New York City, and they coordinated with French naval forces to surround British General Lord Cornwallis's forces at Yorktown, Virginia.
The exact answer to the miles they traveled in 15 days differs according to the starting point and the specific routes taken by smaller units within the larger force, but it was definitely an extensive and strategic march that was greater than any of the options provided—A, B, or C. . option c is answer