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