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Horatio Gates was an important figure in the revolutionary war.

select a statement that correctly identifies him.
A) i instructed my troops to hold their fire until they could see the whites of their opponents eyes

B) i led the british troops south from montreal to do battle with george washington

C) I was originally the commander of the southern forces, but was defeated at the battle of camden

D) i came to america as a volunteer and later became a key advisor to george washington

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A because it’s I instructed my troops to hold their fire until they could see the whites of their opponents eyes
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Answer:

C.

Step-by-step explanation:

He was defeated by Lord Cornwallis at the battle of Camden, south Carolina, on August 16

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