Question

i am the british general in charge of british forces in boston. i realized that the city was lost and withdrew my troops to nova scotia. who am i?
a. william howe
b. william franklin
c. benedict arnold
d. ethan allen

Explanation:

William Howe was a British general in charge of British forces in Boston. Realizing the city was lost, he withdrew his troops to Nova Scotia. William Franklin was a colonial - era figure but not the general in question. Benedict Arnold was an American turncoat, not the British general in Boston. Ethan Allen was an American Revolutionary figure.

Answer:

A. William Howe