Question

complete the text with the detail that most logically develops the narrative. early in the revolutionary war, george washington and his troops retreated across the delaware river into pennsylvania. in late december 1776, washington knew the continental army was freezing, running out of supplies, and suffering from low morale. desperate to motivate his soldiers, washington addressed them, citing thomas paines pamphlet series the american crisis: \these are the times that try mens souls . . . tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us—that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.\ paines words succeeded in inspiring the troops to forge ahead. on december 25, 1776, they braved a winter storm to advance into trenton, new jersey. as the british fled north, many of washingtons men reenlisted to serve in the fight for freedom. the british forces had the advantage at sea, so they could deploy quickly across the coast. realizing that the british were close, congress fled philadelphia, pennsylvania. with their hopes of victory over the british vanishing, some men werent likely to reenlist. fortunately, the british troops were broken up into small units, presenting clear targets.

Explanation:

The narrative focuses on the low - morale state of Washington's troops and their subsequent re - enlistment after being inspired. The most logical detail to insert is one that emphasizes the low morale and the need for inspiration. The option "With their hopes of victory over the British vanishing, some men weren't likely to reenlist." sets up the context for Washington's need to motivate his soldiers. The other options do not directly relate to the narrative of troop morale and motivation.

Answer:

With their hopes of victory over the British vanishing, some men weren't likely to reenlist.