Question

Read the excerpt from "george washington." he realized early that the best strategy was to harass the british. he reported to congress, "we should on all occasions avoid a general action, or put anything to the risque, unless compelled by a necessity, into which we ought never to be drawn." ensuing battles saw him fall back slowly, then strike unexpectedly. finally in 1781 with the aid of french allies—he forced the surrender of cornwallis at yorktown. which detail is most relevant to the central idea in this excerpt?

Answer 1

The detail that is most relevant to the central idea in this excerpt is Washington's realization that the best strategy was to harass the British and avoid risking a general action unless absolutely necessary. This detail highlights Washington's strategic and cautious approach to warfare and demonstrates his willingness to adopt unconventional tactics in order to achieve his goals. It also reflects the central idea of the excerpt, which is Washington's leadership and military tactics during the Revolutionary War. The other details, such as the fact that Washington fell back slowly before striking unexpectedly and the role of French allies in the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, support and provide context for this central idea.