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Read the body paragraph from a student’s informative essay on George Washington’s leadership.
Washington realized he needed clever tactics to defeat the British. First and foremost, he did what he could to protect his troops. He avoided fights that he was unlikely to win. Instead, he relied on the element of surprise. On Christmas of 1776, his troops quietly sailed across the Delaware River. They struck the British in a sneak attack and won!


Which sentence best states the supporting reason provided by this paragraph?


Washington sailed across the Deleware River without being seen.

Washington used a smart strategy to win battles and keep his soldiers safe.

Washington attacked the British during the Christmas holiday of 1776.

Washington was the general responsible for winning the American Revolution.

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its D

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Washington used a smart strategy to win battles and keep his soldiers safe.

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