Question

the continental army - around 32,000 british forces captured new york city in the summer of 1776. - this defeat, coupled with the army’s dwindling supplies, led to a weakening of morale among continental troops. - as winter approached, general washington was becoming worried about the continental army’s lack of supplies, food, and ammunition. - washington moved the army to new jersey and pennsylvania in hopes of strengthening morale. - however, december was very harsh which further weakened the soldiers. choose the correct answer: in hopes of strengthening their morale, washington moved the continental army to ______. options: new york and massachusetts, new jersey and pennsylvania, new hampshire and connecticut.

Explanation:

From the text on the left, it is stated that "Washington moved the army to New Jersey and Pennsylvania in hopes of strengthening morale". So we match this information with the options.

Answer:

B. New Jersey and Pennsylvania (assuming the middle option is labeled B, as per typical multiple - choice formatting where the correct option is the one with "New Jersey and Pennsylvania")