The Continental Army Enjoyed Its First Victory Over the British

question 54

Multiple Choice

The Continental army enjoyed its first victory over the British on Christmas night in 1776,when the Americans

• A) attacked and captured Quebec.
• B) defeated the British outside of Boston.
• C) surprised the Hessians in New Jersey.
• D) recaptured Philadelphia.

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