Question

Read this passage from a British newspaper.

The French and Indians, the Number of each not known, had, as we found after, possessed the Sides and Brow of a Hill, in a circular Form, from the Extreme of which some of them fired upon one of our advanced Flank Parties. This immediately struck a general Panic; the Men could not be persuaded to form regularly; in great Confusion they fell back . . . . no Order could be restored.

–The Public Advertiser
September 20, 1755

Based on this passage, which statement is true?

The British panicked when they were shot at.
The French and the American Indians were very alarmed.
The British were on a hill in a circle.
The British fired and then panicked.

Answer 1

The British panicked when they were shot at.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

The correct answer is: The British panicked when they were shot at.

Step-by-step explanation:

From sentence structure, it is obvious that the British was on the receiving end of the French and Indian attack. When referred to as "our advanced flank parties," it becomes clear as to which people panicked. The passage never mentioned the French and Indians other than to say that they attacked the British army. The attacked army then panicked, and "no order could be restored."