Question

what did washington mean when he referred to his soldiers as a \band of brothers\?
o they fought like siblings do.
o they had an intimate bond.
o they were all family members.
o they were all male soldiers.

Explanation:

Washington used "band of Brothers" to signify a close - knit, intimate connection among his soldiers, similar to the bond between brothers. It doesn't imply they fought like siblings in a negative sense, nor that they were actual family members or just male soldiers.

Answer:

They had an intimate bond.