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 paine’s pamphlet series the american crisis: “these are the times that try men’s 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.” paine’s 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 washington’s men reenlisted to serve in the fight for freedom. fortunately, the british troops were broken up into small units, presenting dear targets. 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 weren’t likely to reenlist.

Explanation:

The narrative describes the Continental Army's dire state (freezing, low supplies, low morale). The missing detail should logically lead to Washington's need to motivate soldiers. The option about men unlikely to reenlist directly connects low morale to the urgency of motivation, making it the most logical choice.

Answer:

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