Question

read the thesis statement from a students informative essay on george washington. general george washington gained valuable military experience in wars and battles that occurred years earlier than the american revolution. which sentence could be used as a reason to support the thesis? during the revolutionary war, washingtons troops were greatly outnumbered by british forces. washington was elected president after the revolutionary war. washington led the battle of yorktown during the revolutionary war. before the american revolution, washington commanded virginias troops during the french and indian war.

Explanation:

The thesis is about Washington's military experience before the American Revolution. The first three options are related to the Revolutionary War (either during or after) or his presidency. Only the last option mentions a war (French and Indian War) that occurred before the American Revolution and shows his military command (gaining experience).

Answer:

Before the American Revolution, Washington commanded Virginia’s troops during the French and Indian War.