Question

1. read the excerpt and answer the question that follows. i am now convinced, beyond a doubt that unless some great and capital change suddenly takes place... this army must inevitably be reduced to one or other of these three things. starve, dissolve, or disperse, in order to obtain subsistence in the best manner they can; rest assured sir this is not an exaggerated picture.... -general george washington, letter to the continental congress, december 23, 1777 which of the following prompted george washington to write this letter? low morale after the british army captured new york city yorktown a shortage of continental soldiers to maintain the siege of valley forge concern for the continental troops during the winter at bunker hill the high number of casualties suffered during the battle of

Explanation:

The letter from George Washington to the Continental Congress on December 23, 1777, was written during the winter at Valley Forge. The Continental troops faced harsh conditions such as starvation, disease, and lack of supplies. Washington was concerned about their survival.

Answer:

C. Concern for the Continental troops during the winter at Valley Forge