Read the excerpt from "George Washington." Which is 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.
French allies helped the Continental army, led by
George Washington, in their fight against the British
As an army commander, Washington reported on his
battle strategies to Congress.
Washington's battle strategies during the war led to
the surrender of Cornwallis in 1781
Washington was the leader of the Continental army
during the war against the British