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(3) It was about two o'clock when the captive army advanced through the line formed for their reception. Every eye was prepared to gaze on Lord Cornwa

the object of peculiar interest and solicitude; but he disappointed our anxious expectations; pretending indisposition, he made General O'Hara his substin
as the leader of his army. This officer was followed by the conquered troops in a slow and solemn step, with shouldered arms, colors cased and drums
beating a British march. Having arrived at the head of the line, General O'Hara, elegantly mounted, advanced to his excellency the commander-in-chief,
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Select the correct answer.
How does the passage clarify information in the painting?
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The passage details the refinement and respectability of the British troops as they finally surrender to General Lincoln.
The passage provides details about the interactions of the American, British, and French troops that lead up to the moment captured
in the painting where General Lincoln extends his right hand to take the surrendering British officer's sword.
The passage explains that Lord Cornwallis has escaped capture which explains why he is not present in the painting.
The passage includes details about the weather on that day to support the inclusion of the clouds looming in the sky in the painting.
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Answer 1

The passage explains the absence of Lord Cornwallis in the painting by John Trumbull, who sent General O'Hara to surrender. It highlights the ceremonial nature of the British troops' surrender, with shouldered arms and colors cased, which aligns with the dignified depiction in the painting. The correct answer is option: The passage explains that Lord Cornwallis has escaped capture which explains why he is not present in the painting.

Step-by-step explanation:

The passage clarifies the events depicted in John Trumbull's painting Surrender of Lord Cornwallis. It explains that Lord Cornwallis was not present at the surrender, as he claimed to be indisposed, and sent General O'Hara in his stead; this is why Cornwallis is not in the painting, while General Washington is depicted refusing the sword from anyone but Cornwallis himself.

The ceremonial aspect of the surrender is emphasized, with the British troops maintaining dignity with shouldered arms, colors cased, and a march playing; this ceremonial surrender is captured in the painting with General Lincoln outstretching his hand as though to receive a sword.