The Struggle for North America

Question 1

According to this account, what started the panic among the British soldiers??

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: They were fired on by the French and Indigenous people.

Question 2

Which of these limitations of a first-person account are found in this account of the battle? Select all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: inability to see the larger picture because of one’s own experience; D: lack of access to some information

Question 3

According to Washington, about how many French troops were present?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: 300

Question 4

According to Washington, about how many British troops were there?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: 1,300

Question 5

How is Washington's account similar to the newspaper account?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: Both accounts describe how the British soldiers panicked.

Question 6

How does Washington’s account differ from the newspaper account?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: Washington estimates the number of soldiers on each side.

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