Question

after early colonial losses to the british in new york, the colonies ratified the declaration of independence. general washington set up headquarters in new jersey. the continental army set up headquarters at fort lee. general washington withdrew his troops to pennsylvania.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• The Declaration of Independence was ratified in 1776, but the early colonial losses in New York (like the Battle of Long Island in 1776) and the subsequent events don't directly lead to this ratification as a result of the losses.
• After losses in New York, General Washington withdrew his troops across the Delaware River to Pennsylvania, not set up headquarters in New Jersey or at Fort Lee (Fort Lee was abandoned and the army retreated).
• The correct historical event is that after early colonial losses to the British in New York, General Washington withdrew his troops to Pennsylvania.

Answer:

D. General Washington withdrew his troops to Pennsylvania.