Question

Read the excerpt from "George Washington."

Which detail is most relevant to the central idea in this
excerpt?

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.

O Washington gave reports to Congress in which he
explained the reasons for his battle strategies.

O Washington was the commander of the Continental
army during the Revolutionary War.

O Cornwallis was one of the commanders of the British
army during the Revolutionary War.

O One Washington battle strategy was to have his
troops fall back slowly and then strike the British
unexpectedly.​

Answer 1

One Washington battle strategy was to have his troops fall back slowly and then strike the British unexpectedly

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The detail that is most relevant to the central idea of this passage is " One Washington battle strategy was to have his troops fall back slowly and then strike the British unexpectedly. "

Step-by-step explanation:

The text shows that George Washington wants to defeat the British and break out of his tyrannical judgment with all Americans. For that to happen, Washington proves to be a great leader and begins to establish a strategy for US troops first to back down and then, quite unexpectedly, US troops to advance towards the British to attack them unexpectedly, and thus , ensure victory for the Americans.